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Garnet Malaia and Albite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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-9999
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None
7-7.5
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Brittle
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2.60-2.65
Uneven, Conchoidal
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}
6-6.5
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Garnet Malaia and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet Malaia and Albite 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 Malaia and Albite chemical formula.

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Garnet Malaia and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Garnet Malaia and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Garnet Malaia Vs Albite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Garnet Malaia is whereas that of Albite is .