Almandine Garnet and Pearl Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Pearl

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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

4.32.60-2.85

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None.

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.52.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Almandine Garnet and Pearl Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Pearl 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 Pearl chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Almandine Garnet and Pearl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Pearl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Pearl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.60-2.85 whereas that of Pearl is 2.60-2.85.