Verdite and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties

Verdite

Almandine Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.80-3.04.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{110} Good

None.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

37.5-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

NaFeS2•2(H2O)

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Verdite and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdite 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 Verdite and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Verdite- NaFeS2•2(H2O)
Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Verdite and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity

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