Almandine Garnet and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.3
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None.
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Almandine Garnet and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Almandine Garnet and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.