Faustite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.9
  
4.3
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{???} Indistinct
  
None.
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Faustite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Faustite 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 Faustite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Faustite- (Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Faustite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Faustite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Faustite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Faustite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.