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Fibrolite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Fibrolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.14-3.25   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Fibrolite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite and Gahnite chemical formula.

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Fibrolite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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

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