Goldstone and Almandine Physical Properties

Goldstone

Almandine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.50-2.80

3.95-4.30

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Goldstone and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Almandine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goldstone- Au
Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Goldstone and Almandine Specific Gravity

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