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Gahnite and Analcime Physical Properties

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2 Physical Properties
2.2 Tenacity
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2.4 Solubility
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2.6 Durability
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2.8 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.24-2.29
2.12 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
2.13 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Very poor [100]
2.14 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
2.17 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnite and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnite and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.