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Almandine Garnet
Almandine Garnet

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Almandine Garnet and Dioptase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.33.25-3.35
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None.
Perfect in three directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.55
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Dioptase Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Dioptase 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 Dioptase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Dioptase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Dioptase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Dioptase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.25-3.35 whereas that of Dioptase is 3.25-3.35.