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Almandine Garnet and Apatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3
3.16-3.23
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal to uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None.
[0001] indistinct, [1010] indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Apatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Apatite 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 Apatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Apatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3(F,OH,Cl)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Apatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Apatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Apatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.16-3.23 whereas that of Apatite is 3.16-3.23.