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Verdelite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties


Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Verdelite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.90-3.40   
7.05   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
7-7.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.   
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Verdelite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Verdelite 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 Verdelite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

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Verdelite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

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

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