Amber and Almandine Physical Properties

Amber

Almandine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.05-1.103.95-4.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.57-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[C,H,O]

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber and Almandine 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 chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Amber and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.