Almandine Garnet and Rutile Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Insoluble in acids

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.34.20-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None.

{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Almandine Garnet and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Almandine Garnet and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.