Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

Chrysocolla

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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

7.052.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.