Almandine Garnet and Amazonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3
  
2.55-2.57
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
None.
  
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
KAlSi3O8
  
Almandine Garnet and Amazonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Amazonite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Almandine Garnet and Amazonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8
Almandine Garnet and Amazonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.