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Star Ruby and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Almandine Garnet and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.95-4.10  
4.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None.  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5-8.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  
Fe3Al2Si3O12  

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Star Ruby and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

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Star Ruby and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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