Microcline and Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.63
3.55-4.33
Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems
Conchoidal, Uneven
Cleavage
{001} Perfect, {010} Good
Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
6-6.5
6.5-7.5
Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Microcline and Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Microcline and 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 Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
- Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Microcline and Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.55-4.33 whereas that of Garnet is 3.55-4.33.