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Almandine Garnet and Moonstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3
2.56-2.60
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None.
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Almandine Garnet and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Moonstone 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 Moonstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8 Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi3O8

Almandine Garnet and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.