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Adularia and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.613.65-4.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
67.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Adularia and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Adularia and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Adularia- KAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Adularia and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Adularia and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Adularia and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Adularia is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.