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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Wardite Physical Properties


Wardite and Yttrium Aluminium Garnet Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.55   
2.81   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
8-8.5   
4.5-5   

Chemical Composition
Y 3Al 5O 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Wardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Wardite 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 Wardite chemical formula.

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Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Wardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Wardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Yttrium Aluminium Garnet and Wardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is 2.81 whereas that of Wardite is 2.81.

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