Chambersite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Chambersite

Almandine Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.504.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

None

None.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

77.5-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Chambersite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chambersite 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 Chambersite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Chambersite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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