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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet
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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rutile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Insoluble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.554.20-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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{110} good, 100 moderate, parting on {092} and {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8-8.56-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rutile Chemical Formula

While comparing Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rutile 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 Rutile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Rutile- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rutile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rutile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Rutile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 4.20-4.30 whereas that of Rutile is 4.20-4.30.