Almandine Garnet and Diamond 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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
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.