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Amblygonite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10
4.3
1.5 Fracture
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6
7.5-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Amblygonite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Amblygonite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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