Diamond and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53
  
4.00-4.62
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)
  
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
Mohs Hardness
10
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
C
  
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)
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.
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