Microcline and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
  
4.3
  
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
  
Not Available
  
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
  
None.
  
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
  
7.5-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  
Fe3Al2Si3O12
  
Microcline and Almandine Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and Almandine 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 Microcline and Almandine Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Almandine Garnet- Fe3Al2Si3O12
Microcline and Almandine Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Almandine Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Almandine Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 4.3 whereas that of Almandine Garnet is 4.3.