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Almandine Garnet and Tanzanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.3
3.35
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None.
Perfect {010}, imperfect {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Almandine Garnet and Tanzanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Tanzanite 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 Tanzanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
  • Chemical formula of Tanzanite- Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)

Almandine Garnet and Tanzanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Tanzanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Tanzanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.35 whereas that of Tanzanite is 3.35.