Almandine Garnet and Goshenite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3
  
2.60-2.90
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None.
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Almandine Garnet and Goshenite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be3Al2SiO6
Almandine Garnet and Goshenite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.