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Feldspar and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Feldspar Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.56-2.75   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
two or three   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
6-6.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Feldspar and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Gahnite chemical formula.

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Feldspar and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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

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