Almandine Garnet and Moonstone Physical Properties

Almandine Garnet

Moonstone

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.32.56-2.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None.

2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

Almandine Garnet and Moonstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Almandine Garnet and Moonstone 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 Almandine Garnet and Moonstone chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂
Chemical formula of Moonstone- Plagioclase Feldspar s: (Na,Ca)Al_1-2Si_3-2O₈ Orthoclase Feldspar : KAlSi₃O₈

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Almandine Garnet and Moonstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Moonstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Moonstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.56-2.60 whereas that of Moonstone is 2.56-2.60.