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Almandine Garnet and Howlite Physical Properties


Howlite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3   
2.45-2.58   

Fracture
Not Available   
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None.   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12   
Ca 2B 5SiO 9(OH) 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Almandine Garnet and Howlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Howlite 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 Howlite chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Howlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Howlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Howlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.45-2.58 whereas that of Howlite is 2.45-2.58.

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