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Almandine Garnet and Violane Physical Properties


Violane 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   
3.22-3.40   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None.   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12   
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Almandine Garnet and Violane Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Violane 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 Violane chemical formula.

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Almandine Garnet and Violane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Violane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Violane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 3.22-3.40 whereas that of Violane is 3.22-3.40.

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