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Villiaumite and Almandine 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
2.79
3.95-4.30
1.5 Fracture
Brittle, Metallic
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Villiaumite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite and Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Villiaumite- NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Villiaumite and Almandine Specific Gravity

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

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