Hackmanite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.27-2.33
  
4.3
  
Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
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Cleavage
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None.
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Hackmanite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Hackmanite- Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Hackmanite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hackmanite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hackmanite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hackmanite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.