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Amber and Gahnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Amber and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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