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cubic simulant
YAG (Yttrium Aluminium Garnet) (Faceted)
Y3Al5O12
Quick Facts
Hardness
8.0
Specific Gravity
4.55
Refractive Index
1.833
Crystal Structure
cubic[m3m]:{110}@1.0 + {211}@0.8 cubic
m3m
{110} {211}
Physical Properties
Crystal Systemcubic
Hardness (Mohs)8.0
Specific Gravity4.55
CleavageNone
FractureConchoidal
LustreVitreous to sub-adamantine
Optical Properties
Refractive Index1.833
Dispersion0.028
Origin & Identification
Originsimulant
Growth Methodczochralski
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The natural gem this simulant imitates
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