Garnet and Anorthoclase Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
Not Available
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Durability
Not Available
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Specific Gravity
3.55-4.33
2.56-2.62
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Cleavage
Indistinct
From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7.5
6-6.5
Chemical Composition
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula
While comparing Garnet and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
- Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Garnet and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.