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Amber and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
4.3
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7.5-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Amber and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Almandine Garnet 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 Amber and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Amber and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.