Almandine Garnet and Emerald Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Emerald

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32.67-2.78

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None.

Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Almandine Garnet and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Almandine Garnet and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.