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Gahnospinel and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
4.3
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7.5-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Gahnospinel and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Gahnospinel and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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