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Scorzalite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Almandine Garnet and Scorzalite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.31   
4.3   

Fracture
Uneven   
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Cleavage
{110} Good   
None.   

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
7.5-8.5   

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Fe3Al2Si3O12   

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Scorzalite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Scorzalite 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 Scorzalite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

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Scorzalite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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