Alexandrite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties

Alexandrite

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.69-3.817.05

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

1,1 ; 3,2.

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

8.56.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Alexandrite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Alexandrite and Gadolinium Gallium 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 Alexandrite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Alexandrite- BeAl ₂ O ₄

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Alexandrite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Alexandrite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Alexandrite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Alexandrite is 7.05 whereas that of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 7.05.