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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet

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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Chondrodite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.55
3.10-3.20
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Not Available
Poor to good on (001)
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Chondrodite 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 Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Chondrodite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.