Almandine Garnet and Malachite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3
  
3.25-4.10
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
  
Cleavage
None.
  
Perfect on { 2 01} fair on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
3.5-4
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Cu2CO3(OH)2
  
Almandine Garnet and Malachite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Malachite 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 Malachite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Malachite- Cu2CO3(OH)2
Almandine Garnet and Malachite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Malachite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Malachite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.25-4.10 whereas that of Malachite is 3.25-4.10.