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Torbanite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Torbanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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3.95-4.30   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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none   

Mohs Hardness
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7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Torbanite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Torbanite and Almandine 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 Torbanite and Almandine chemical formula.

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Torbanite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Torbanite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Torbanite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Torbanite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.

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