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Almandine Garnet and Linarite 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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5.35
Conchoidal
Perfect on {100}, imperfect on {001}
2.5
PbCu(SO 4)(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Almandine Garnet and Linarite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Linarite 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 Linarite chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Linarite Specific Gravity

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