Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Phosphophyllite Physical Properties

Yttrium Aluminium Garnet

Phosphophyllite

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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

4.553.07-3.13

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{100} Perfect, {010} Distinct, {102} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

8-8.53-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Phosphophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Phosphophyllite 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 Phosphophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Phosphophyllite- Zn 2(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ )(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Phosphophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Phosphophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Phosphophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 3.07-3.13 whereas that of Phosphophyllite is 3.07-3.13.