Sylvite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Sylvite

Almandine Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Soluble

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

1.9934.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on [100], [010], [001]

None.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Sylvite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Sylvite 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 Sylvite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Sylvite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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