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Ludlamite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Almandine Garnet and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
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-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
4.3  

Fracture
-  
-  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None.  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
7.5-8.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe3Al2Si3O12  

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Ludlamite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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