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Almandine Garnet and Topaz Physical Properties


Topaz and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3   
3.49-3.57   

Fracture
Not Available   
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None.   
[001] Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5   
8   

Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12   
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2   

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Almandine Garnet and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.

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