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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet

Kornerupine
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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Kornerupine 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
4.553.25-3.45
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Good on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.56.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Kornerupine Chemical Formula

While comparing Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Kornerupine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.