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Ammolite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Ammolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.75-2.80   
3.95-4.30   

Fracture
Uneven, Granular   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
no true cleavage   
none   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Ammolite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite 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 Ammolite and Almandine chemical formula.

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Ammolite and Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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