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Almandine Garnet and Hemimorphite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3
3.30-3.50
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None.
Perfect on {110}, poor on {101}, {001} rare
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Hemimorphite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Hemimorphite 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 Hemimorphite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Hemimorphite- Zn 4Si 2O 7(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Hemimorphite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Hemimorphite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Hemimorphite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.30-3.50 whereas that of Hemimorphite is 3.30-3.50.