Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Barite Physical Properties

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

Barite

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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

7.054.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{010} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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BaSO4

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Barite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Barite 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 Barite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Barite- BaSO4

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Barite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Barite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Barite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 4.48 whereas that of Barite is 4.48.