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Piemontite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
Not Available3.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
[001] good, [100] distinct
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Piemontite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Piemontite 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 Piemontite and Almandine chemical formula.

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

Piemontite and Almandine Specific Gravity

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