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Moroxite and Almandine Garnet 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
3.13-3.26
4.3
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
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None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8.5
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

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.