Almandine Garnet and Fluorite Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Fluorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.33.00-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

1.6 Cleavage

None.

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.54

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

CaF₂

Almandine Garnet and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Almandine Garnet and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.