Goshenite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Goshenite

Almandine Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-2.90

4.3

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

3,1 basal

None.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8

7.5-8.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Goshenite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Goshenite 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 Goshenite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆
Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Goshenite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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