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Lapis lazuli and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties


Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Lapis lazuli Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.50-3.00   
7.05   

Fracture
Uneven-Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
3,6   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
The chief constituent Lapis Lazuli is Lazurite, with the following chemical formula: (Na,Ca)8Al6Si6O24(S,SO)4   
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Lapis lazuli and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Lapis lazuli and Gadolinium Gallium 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 Lapis lazuli and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

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Lapis lazuli and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Lapis lazuli and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Lapis lazuli and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Lapis lazuli is 7.05 whereas that of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 7.05.

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