Quartz and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties

Quartz

Gadolinium Gallium Garnet

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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

2.65

7.05

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, Gems

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1.6 Cleavage

{0110} Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO₂

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Quartz and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Quartz 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 Quartz and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Quartz- SiO₂

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Quartz and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

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