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Almandine Garnet
Almandine Garnet

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Almandine Garnet and Hematite 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
 
Brittle
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5.00-5.30
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Conchoidal
None, may show partings on {0001} and {10 1 1}
6
Fe 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Almandine Garnet and Hematite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Hematite 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 Hematite chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Hematite Specific Gravity

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