Gahnite and Amblygonite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.98-3.10
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Gahnite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
Gahnite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.