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Prehnite
Prehnite

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet
Gadolinium Gallium Garnet



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Prehnite and Gadolinium Gallium 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
2.80-2.957.05
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Yellow, White, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
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1.6 Cleavage
Distinct on [001]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6-6.56.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Prehnite 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 Prehnite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prehnite- Ca2Al2Si3O12(OH)
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Prehnite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

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