Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Biotite Physical Properties

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

Biotite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

7.052.7-3.3

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Even, Yellow, White

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on the {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52.5-3.0

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.