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Gahnite and Amber Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
1.05-1.10
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
[C,H,O]

Gahnite and Amber Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]

Gahnite and Amber Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.