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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Rubellite Physical Properties


Rubellite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
7.05   
3.01-3.06   

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

Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
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Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Rubellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Rubellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.

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