Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Zircon Physical Properties

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

Zircon

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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insoluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

7.053.93-4.73

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} and {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.57.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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ZrSiO₄

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Zircon Chemical Formula

While comparing Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Zircon 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 Zircon chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Zircon- ZrSiO₄

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Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Zircon Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Zircon Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Zircon Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 3.93-4.73 whereas that of Zircon is 3.93-4.73.