Microcline and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Microcline

Grossular Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.633.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

Not Available

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Microcline and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Grossular 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Microcline and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.