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Calcite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.67-2.73
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Calcite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Calcite 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 Calcite and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Calcite- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Calcite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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

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