Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Periclase Physical Properties

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

Periclase

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

7.053.7-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

{001} perfect; {111} imperfect, may exhibit parting on , {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Periclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Periclase 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 Periclase chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Periclase- MgOMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Periclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Periclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Periclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 3.7-3.9 whereas that of Periclase is 3.7-3.9.