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Carnelian 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
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.58-2.644.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-77.5-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Carnelian and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Carnelian and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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