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Catapleiite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties


Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.72   
7.05   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic   
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Cleavage
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
5-6   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Catapleiite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

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Catapleiite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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