Almandine Garnet and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Chrysocolla

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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

4.32.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None.

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Almandine Garnet and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Almandine Garnet and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.