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Hyacinth and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.93-4.73
3.95-4.30
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
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none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hyacinth and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Hyacinth 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 Hyacinth and Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hyacinth- ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Hyacinth and Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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