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Amber and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.10
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amber and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Amber and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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