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Montebrasite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties


Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Montebrasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.98-3.10   
7.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   
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Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {110} Good, {011} Distinct   
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Mohs Hardness
5.5-6   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
LiAl(PO 4)(OH,F)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   
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Montebrasite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Montebrasite 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 Montebrasite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

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Montebrasite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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