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Almandine Garnet
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Almandine Garnet and Grossular 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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3.55-3.73
Conchoidal, Uneven
none
7-7.5
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Almandine Garnet and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Grossular Specific Gravity

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