Almandine Garnet and Pargasite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3
  
3.04-3.26
  
Fracture
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Splintery, Brittle, Uneven
  
Cleavage
None.
  
{110} perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Almandine Garnet and Pargasite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Pargasite 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 Pargasite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Pargasite- NaCa 2(Mg 4Al)Si 6Al 2O 22(OH) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Almandine Garnet and Pargasite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Pargasite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Pargasite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.04-3.26 whereas that of Pargasite is 3.04-3.26.