Simpsonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties

Simpsonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
• Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Simpsonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Simpsonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Simpsonite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Simpsonite is 4.55 whereas that of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 4.55.