Almandine Garnet and Labradorite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3
  
2.69-2.72
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Cleavage
None.
  
Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
6-6.5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
(Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
  
Almandine Garnet and Labradorite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)1-2Si3-2O8
Almandine Garnet and Labradorite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.