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Almandine Garnet and Fluorite Physical Properties


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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.3   
3.00-3.25   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

Cleavage
None.   
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5   
4   

Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12   
CaF2   

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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.

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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.

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