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Analcime and Gahnite Physical Properties

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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
2.24-2.29
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Analcime and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Analcime and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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