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Adularia and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Adularia Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.54-2.61   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
6   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Adularia and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Gahnite 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 Adularia and Gahnite chemical formula.

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Adularia and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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