Almandine Garnet and Sodalite Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Sodalite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32.15-2.40

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None.

Poor on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.55-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

Almandine Garnet and Sodalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Sodalite 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 Sodalite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Sodalite- Na₈Al₆Si₆O₂₄Cl₂

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Almandine Garnet and Sodalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Sodalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Sodalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.15-2.40 whereas that of Sodalite is 2.15-2.40.