Almandine Garnet and Fluorapatite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3
  
3.1-3.25
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Cleavage
None.
  
Indistinct
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Almandine Garnet and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Almandine Garnet and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.