Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Antigorite Physical Properties

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Antigorite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.