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Almandine Garnet
Almandine Garnet

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Almandine Garnet and Ekanite 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
4.33.28-3.32
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None.
{101} Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Ekanite- ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Ekanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.28-3.32 whereas that of Ekanite is 3.28-3.32.