Moroxite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Moroxite

Almandine Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.13-3.264.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Moroxite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Moroxite 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 Moroxite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Moroxite- Ca 5(F,Cl)(PO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Moroxite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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