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Andesine and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties


Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Andesine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.69   
7.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Not Available   

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8   
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Andesine and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Andesine 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 Andesine and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

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Andesine and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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