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Tinzenite
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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet



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Tinzenite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.355-3.4334.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
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1.6 Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available8-8.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tinzenite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Tinzenite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Specific Gravity

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