Powellite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties

Powellite

Yttrium Aluminium Garnet

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.234.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

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1.6 Cleavage

{111} Distinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

3.5-48-8.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Powellite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Powellite 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 Powellite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Powellite- CaMoO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Powellite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

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