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Almandine Garnet and Diamond Physical Properties


Diamond and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3   
3.50-3.53   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None.   
111 (perfect in four directions)   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5   
10   

Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12   
C   

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Almandine Garnet and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.

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