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Spessartine and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties


Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Spessartine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.12-4.18   
4.55   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Conchoidal, Brittle   
Not Available   

Cleavage
{???} Distinct   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
8-8.5   

Chemical Composition
Mn 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Spessartine and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Spessartine 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 Spessartine and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

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Spessartine and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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