Fayalite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.392
  
4.3
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
  
None.
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Fayalite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Fayalite 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 Fayalite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Fayalite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Fayalite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Fayalite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Fayalite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.