Sardonyx and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Sardonyx

Almandine Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.704.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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None.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Sardonyx and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sardonyx 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 Sardonyx and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sardonyx- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Sardonyx and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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