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Almandine Garnet
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Almandine Garnet and Sugilite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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4.3
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None.
7.5-8.5
Fe3Al2Si3O12
 
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2.69-2.79
Conchoidal
Poor on {0001}
5.5-6.5
KNa 2(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ,Al) 2Li 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Almandine Garnet and Sugilite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Sugilite 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 Sugilite chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Sugilite Specific Gravity

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