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Garnet and Adularia Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.55-4.332.54-2.61
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.56
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Adularia Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Adularia 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 Garnet and Adularia chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet and Adularia Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Adularia Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Adularia Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.54-2.61 whereas that of Adularia is 2.54-2.61.