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Hexagonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.98-3.03
4.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
[110] perfect; [010] distinct
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hexagonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Hexagonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet 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 Hexagonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hexagonite- Ca 2Mg 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Hexagonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hexagonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hexagonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hexagonite is 4.55 whereas that of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 4.55.