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Almandine Garnet
Almandine Garnet

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Almandine Garnet and Dumortierite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.33.26-3.41
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Fibrous, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None.
Distinct on {100}, poor on {110}; parting on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.57-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Almandine Garnet and Dumortierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Dumortierite 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 Dumortierite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Dumortierite- AlAl6O3BSi3O18

Almandine Garnet and Dumortierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Dumortierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Dumortierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.26-3.41 whereas that of Dumortierite is 3.26-3.41.