Gahnite and Afghanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.55-2.65
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Perfect {10 1 0}
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5-6
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Gahnite and Afghanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite and Afghanite 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 Afghanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Afghanite- (Na,Ca,K) 8(Si,Al) 12O 24(SO 4,Cl,CO 3) 3(H 2O)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Gahnite and Afghanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Afghanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Afghanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.55-2.65 whereas that of Afghanite is 2.55-2.65.