Marialite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.50
  
4.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
Distinct on {100} and {110}
  
None.
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5-6
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Marialite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Marialite 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 Marialite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Marialite- 3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Marialite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Marialite and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Marialite and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Marialite is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.