Microcline and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties

Microcline and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Microcline and Yttrium Aluminium 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 Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
• Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Microcline and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Microcline and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Microcline and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Microcline is 4.55 whereas that of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 4.55.