Almandine Garnet and Omphacite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3
  
3.16-3.43
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None.
  
{110} Good, {110} Good
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
(Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  
Almandine Garnet and Omphacite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Omphacite 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 Omphacite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Omphacite- (Ca,Na)(Mg,Fe,Al)Si 2O 6Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
Almandine Garnet and Omphacite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Omphacite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Omphacite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.16-3.43 whereas that of Omphacite is 3.16-3.43.