Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rubellite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.55
3.01-3.06
Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Not Available
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
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.
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rubellite Chemical Formula
While comparing Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rubellite 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 Rubellite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Rubellite- 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.
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rubellite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rubellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rubellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 3.01-3.06 whereas that of Rubellite is 3.01-3.06.