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Almandine Garnet and Prase Physical Properties


Prase and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3   
2.64-2.69   

Fracture
Not Available   
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None.   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5   
7   

Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12   
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Almandine Garnet and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.

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