Carnelian and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties

Carnelian

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

2.58-2.64

7.05

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

Absent

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7

6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Carnelian and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Carnelian 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 Carnelian and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO₂

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Carnelian and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

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