Yttrium Aluminium Garnet

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 8,0 – 8,5
Specific Gravity 4,55
Refractive Index 1,833
Crystal System Isometric
Color red

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Yttrium Aluminium Garnet
Mohs hardness of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Yttrium Aluminium Garnet
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

Value & Market

Price Tier Fine ($500-5,000/ct)

Where to Buy Yttrium Aluminium Garnet

About Yttrium Aluminium Garnet

O granada de ítrio e alumínio (YAG) é um óxido sintético de estrutura de granada, mais conhecido como material hospedeiro para lasers Nd:YAG mas também produzido em versões incolores e coloridas que foram amplamente usadas como substitutos do diamante nos anos 60 e 70. Com um lustre adamantino e boa dureza (Mohs 8,5), as pedras de YAG incolores imitam razoavelmente bem o diamante, mas foram largamente suplantadas pela zircónia cúbica e pelo moissanite.

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Jewelry Use

Durability 9/10

Suitable for daily wear

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Yttrium Aluminium Garnet?
O granada de ítrio e alumínio (YAG) é um óxido sintético de estrutura de granada, mais conhecido como material hospedeiro para lasers Nd:YAG mas também produzido em versões incolores e coloridas que foram amplamente usadas como substitutos do diamante nos anos 60 e 70. Com um lustre adamantino e boa
What is the hardness of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet?
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet has a Mohs hardness of 8.0 to 8.5, making it excellent for use in jewelry.
What color is Yttrium Aluminium Garnet?
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet is primarily Red.
How much does Yttrium Aluminium Garnet cost?
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet falls into the Fine ($500-5,000/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Yttrium Aluminium Garnet?
Yttrium Aluminium Garnet belongs to the Isometric crystal system.

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