Pearl and Almandine Physical Properties

Pearl

Almandine

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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

2.60-2.85

3.95-4.30

1.5 Fracture

Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.5-4.5

7-7.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Pearl and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Almandine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Pearl and Almandine Specific Gravity

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