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Almandine Garnet
Almandine Garnet

Glaucophane
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Almandine Garnet and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.3
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None.
7.5-8.5
Fe3Al2Si3O12
 
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3-3.15
Conchoidal
Good on [110] and on [001]
6.0-6.5
[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Almandine Garnet and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet Vs Glaucophane during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is whereas that of Glaucophane is .