Diamond and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
4.3
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
None.
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Diamond and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Diamond- C
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Diamond and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Diamond and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Diamond and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Diamond is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.
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