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Almandine Garnet and Caledonite Physical Properties


Caledonite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3   
5.6-5.76   

Fracture
Not Available   
Uneven, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
None.   
[001] perfect; [100] distinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5   
2.5-3   

Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12   
Pb 5Cu 2(SO 4) 3(CO 3)(OH) 6Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Almandine Garnet and Caledonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Caledonite 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 Caledonite chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Caledonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Caledonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Caledonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 5.6-5.76 whereas that of Caledonite is 5.6-5.76.

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