Topaz and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
4.3
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
None.
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Topaz and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Topaz and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.