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cubic simulant
LuAG (Lutetium Aluminium Garnet) (Faceted)
Lu3Al5O12
Quick Facts
Hardness
8.5
Specific Gravity
6.73
Refractive Index
1.84
Crystal Structure
cubic[m3m]:{110}@1.0 + {211}@0.7 cubic
m3m
{110} {211}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemcubic
Hardness (Mohs)8.5
Specific Gravity6.73
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal
LustreVitreous to sub-adamantine
Optical Properties
Refractive Index1.84
Dispersion0.028
Origin & Identification
Originsimulant
Growth Methodczochralski
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The natural gem this simulant imitates
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