Almandine Garnet and Topaz Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
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Not Available
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
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
  
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.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
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.