Almandine Garnet and Sunstone Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3
  
2.62-2.65
  
Fracture
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Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
None.
  
001
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8.5
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
  
Almandine Garnet and Sunstone Chemical Formula
While comparing Almandine Garnet and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
- Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8
Almandine Garnet and Sunstone Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Almandine Garnet and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Almandine Garnet and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Almandine Garnet is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.