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Quartz and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.654.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{0110} Indistinct
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
77.5-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Quartz and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Quartz and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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