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Microcline and Almandine Garnet Physical Properties


Almandine Garnet and Microcline Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

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   

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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.

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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.

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