Almandine Garnet and Demantoid Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3
  
3.77-3.95
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
None.
  
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Almandine Garnet and Demantoid Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Almandine Garnet and Demantoid Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.