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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet
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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Gypsum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Flexible
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
7.05
2.20-2.40
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Conchoidal, Splintery, Fibrous, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Perfect on {010}, distinct on {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Gypsum Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Gypsum 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 Gypsum chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gypsum- CaSO 4 -2(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Gypsum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Gypsum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Gypsum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 2.20-2.40 whereas that of Gypsum is 2.20-2.40.