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Rutile and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Insoluble in acids
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.20-4.304.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.57.5-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Rutile and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Rutile 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 Rutile and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Rutile and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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