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Demantoid Garnet and Oligoclase Physical Properties


Oligoclase and Demantoid Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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2.62-2.67   

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

Cleavage
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From the Greek, oligos and kasein, little cleavage.   

Mohs Hardness
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6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
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Na(90-70%)Ca(10-30%)(Al,Si)AlSi 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Demantoid Garnet and Oligoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid Garnet and Oligoclase 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 Demantoid Garnet and Oligoclase chemical formula.

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Demantoid Garnet and Oligoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Demantoid Garnet and Oligoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Demantoid Garnet and Oligoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Demantoid Garnet is 2.62-2.67 whereas that of Oligoclase is 2.62-2.67.

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