Almandine Garnet and Diopside Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.3
  
3.22-3.40
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None.
  
Distinct/good on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
CaMgSi2O6
  
Almandine Garnet and Diopside Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Diopside 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 Diopside chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Diopside- CaMgSi2O6
Almandine Garnet and Diopside Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Diopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Diopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Diopside is 3.22-3.40.