Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Goshenite Physical Properties

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

Goshenite

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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

7.052.60-2.90

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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3,1 basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Be₃Al₂SiO₆

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Goshenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Goshenite 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 Goshenite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Goshenite- Be₃Al₂SiO₆

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Goshenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Goshenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Goshenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 2.60-2.90 whereas that of Goshenite is 2.60-2.90.