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Anorthite and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Anorthite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.77   
3.55-4.33   

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

Cleavage
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Anorthite and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Anorthite and 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 Anorthite and Garnet chemical formula.

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Anorthite and Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Anorthite and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Anorthite and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Anorthite is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.

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