Almandine Garnet and Rubellite Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Rubellite

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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

4.33.01-3.06

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

Almandine Garnet and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Rubellite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.

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Almandine Garnet and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.