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Bikolite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Bikolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.34-2.51   
3.95-4.30   

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

Cleavage
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none   

Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

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

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Bikolite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Bikolite 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 Bikolite and Almandine chemical formula.

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Bikolite and Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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