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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet
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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Staurolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
7.05
3.7-3.8
1.5 Fracture
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Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Distinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Staurolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Staurolite 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 Staurolite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Staurolite- (Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Staurolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Staurolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Staurolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 3.7-3.8 whereas that of Staurolite is 3.7-3.8.