Almandine Garnet and Serendibite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3
  
3.43-3.44
  
Fracture
Not Available
  
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
None.
  
None Observed
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Almandine Garnet and Serendibite Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Serendibite 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 Serendibite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Serendibite- Ca 2(Mg,Al) 6(Si,Al,B) 6O 20Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Almandine Garnet and Serendibite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Serendibite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Serendibite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.43-3.44 whereas that of Serendibite is 3.43-3.44.