Diamond and Gahnite Physical Properties

Diamond

Gahnite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.534.00-4.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

Indistinct parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

107.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Diamond and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Gahnite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Diamond and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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