Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Emerald Physical Properties

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

Emerald

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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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Hard

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.05

2.67-2.78

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect on the [0001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5

7.5-8

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Emerald- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.