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Baryte and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties


Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Baryte Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Soluble   
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.3-5   
7.05   

Fracture
Irregular/uneven   
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Cleavage
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   
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Mohs Hardness
3-3.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
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Baryte and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Baryte 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 Baryte and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

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Baryte and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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