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Analcime and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties


Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Analcime Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29   
4.55   

Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   
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Cleavage
Very poor [100]   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references   
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Analcime and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

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Analcime and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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