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Ametrine and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Ametrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.65   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Ametrine and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ametrine 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 Ametrine and Gahnite chemical formula.

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Ametrine and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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

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