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Chlorite group and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Chlorite group Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3   
3.95-4.30   

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

Cleavage
Perfect 001   
none   

Mohs Hardness
2-2.5   
7-7.5   

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

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Chlorite group and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Almandine chemical formula.

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Chlorite group and Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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