Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Magnesite Physical Properties

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.052.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.53.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.