Almandine Garnet and Anatase Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Anatase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.33.82-3.97

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None.

Perfect on [001] and [011]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

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Almandine Garnet and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.