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Hibonite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Almandine Garnet and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
4.3   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
None.   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7.5-8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
Fe3Al2Si3O12   

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Hibonite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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