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Pyrophyllite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties


Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90   
7.05   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), Flexible Flexible fragments.   
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Cleavage
{001} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
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6.5   

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   
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Pyrophyllite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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