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Franklinite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Almandine Garnet and Franklinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.05-5.22   
4.3   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None   
None.   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7.5-8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Zn,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ )(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   
Fe3Al2Si3O12   

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Franklinite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Franklinite 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 Franklinite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

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Franklinite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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