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Spinel and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
none
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.64-3.66
7.05
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8
6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl2O4
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Spinel and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

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