Almandine Garnet and Diaspore Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Diaspore

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Very brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

insoluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.33.30-3.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None.

{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Diaspore Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Almandine Garnet and Diaspore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.