Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Scapolite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.55
2.58-2.74
Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Splintery
Cleavage
Not Available
{100} Distinct, {110} Distinct
Mohs Hardness
8-8.5
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Scapolite Chemical Formula
While comparing Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Scapolite 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 Scapolite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet- Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
- Chemical formula of Scapolite- Na 4Al 3Si 9O 24Cl to Ca 4Al 6Si 6O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Scapolite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Scapolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Scapolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 2.58-2.74 whereas that of Scapolite is 2.58-2.74.