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Uvite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.97-3.14
4.3
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
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1.6 Cleavage
{1011} Indistinct
None.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Fe3Al2Si3O12

Uvite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Uvite 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 Uvite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Uvite- Ca(Mg 3)MgAl 5(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12

Uvite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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