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Feldspar and Garnet Physical Properties


Garnet and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
3.55-4.33   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
two or three   
Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.   

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Feldspar and Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Garnet chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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