Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Purpurite Physical Properties

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Purpurite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Purpurite 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 Purpurite chemical formula.

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• Chemical formula of Purpurite- MnPO 4Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Purpurite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Purpurite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Purpurite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 3.2-3.4 whereas that of Purpurite is 3.2-3.4.