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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Star Ruby Physical Properties


Star Ruby and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.55  
3.95-4.10  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
Al 2O 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Star Ruby Chemical Formula

While comparing Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Star Ruby 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 Star Ruby chemical formula.

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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Star Ruby Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Star Ruby Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Star Ruby Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Star Ruby is 3.95-4.10.

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