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Almandine Garnet and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite 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   
2.42-2.58   

Fracture
Not Available   
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle   

Cleavage
None.   
[010] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5   
4-5   

Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12   
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)   

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Almandine Garnet and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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