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Gaspeite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
HCl soluble
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.713.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspeite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Almandine 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 Gaspeite and Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gaspeite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.