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Almandine Garnet
Almandine Garnet

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Almandine Garnet and Rhodolite Physical Properties

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
4.33.84
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None.
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Almandine Garnet and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Almandine Garnet and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.