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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Cancrinite Physical Properties


Cancrinite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
7.05   
2.42-2.52   

Fracture
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Irregular/uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 0}, poor on {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5   
5-6   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Na 2Ca 2Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3) 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Cancrinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Cancrinite 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 Cancrinite chemical formula.

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Cancrinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Cancrinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Cancrinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 2.42-2.52 whereas that of Cancrinite is 2.42-2.52.

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