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Almandine Garnet
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Almandine Garnet and Gahnite 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
4.34.00-4.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None.
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Almandine Garnet and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Gahnite 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 Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Almandine Garnet and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.