Dioptase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties

Dioptase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Dioptase 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 Dioptase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Dioptase- CuSiO 2(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
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Dioptase and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

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