Almandine Garnet and Rhodochrosite Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Rhodochrosite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.33.0-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Conchoidal, Conchoidal to uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None.

On {10 1 1} perfect; parting on {10 1 2}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.53.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

MnCO₃

Almandine Garnet and Rhodochrosite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Rhodochrosite 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 Rhodochrosite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Rhodochrosite- MnCO₃

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Almandine Garnet and Rhodochrosite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Rhodochrosite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Rhodochrosite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.0-3.3 whereas that of Rhodochrosite is 3.0-3.3.