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Ammonite and Almandine 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
Not Available3.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
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Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ammonite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammonite 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 Ammonite and Almandine chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ammonite and Almandine Specific Gravity

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