Gahnite and Achroite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.90-3.40
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7-7.5
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Gahnite and Achroite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite and Achroite 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 Gahnite and Achroite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Achroite- Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.
Gahnite and Achroite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.