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Almandine Garnet and Chrysocolla Physical Properties


Chrysocolla and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3   
2.00-2.45   

Fracture
Not Available   
Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None.   
none   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5   
2-4   

Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12   
Cu2H2Si2O5(OH)4   

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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.

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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.

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