Powellite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Powellite

Almandine Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.234.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Distinct

None.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-47.5-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Powellite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Powellite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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