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Zoisite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Physical Properties


Gadolinium Gallium Garnet and Zoisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.50   
7.05   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Even   
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Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
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Zoisite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Zoisite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet 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 Zoisite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet chemical formula.

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Zoisite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Zoisite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Zoisite and Gadolinium Gallium Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Zoisite is 7.05 whereas that of Gadolinium Gallium Garnet is 7.05.

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