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Almandine Garnet and Marialite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3
2.50
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None.
Distinct on {100} and {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Almandine Garnet and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Almandine Garnet and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.