Garnet and Albite Physical Properties

Garnet

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Albite 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 Garnet and Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Garnet and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.