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Datolite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Almandine Garnet and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00   
4.3   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
None.   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
7.5-8.5   

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
Fe3Al2Si3O12   

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Datolite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

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Datolite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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