Realgar and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.56
  
4.55
  
Fracture
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Cleavage
{010} Good
  
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Mohs Hardness
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8-8.5
  
Chemical Composition
AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  
Realgar and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula
While comparing Realgar 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 Realgar and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Realgar- AsSMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Realgar and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Realgar and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Realgar and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Realgar is 4.55 whereas that of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 4.55.