Spinel and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties

Spinel and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Spinel 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 Spinel and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Spinel- MgAl₂O₄
• Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Spinel and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

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