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Vanadinite and Almandine Physical Properties


Almandine and Vanadinite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
6.8-7.1   
3.95-4.30   

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

Cleavage
None   
none   

Mohs Hardness
3-4   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
C20H36   
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Vanadinite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Almandine chemical formula.

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Vanadinite and Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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