Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Afghanite Physical Properties

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Afghanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Afghanite 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 Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Afghanite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Afghanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.