Garnet and Orthoclase Physical Properties

Garnet

Orthoclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.55-4.332.54-2.61

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Gems, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

Has perfect cleavage on {001} and good cleavage on {010}. Cleavages intersect at 90°.

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.56

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Garnet and Orthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet and Orthoclase 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 Orthoclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Orthoclase- KAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Garnet and Orthoclase Specific Gravity

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