Almandine Garnet and Sylvite Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Sylvite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.31.993

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None.

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.52.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Almandine Garnet and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Almandine Garnet and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.