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Realgar and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties


Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Realgar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.56   
4.55   

Fracture
(e.g. graphite).   
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Cleavage
{010} Good   
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Mohs Hardness
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8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
AsSMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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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.

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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.

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