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Gahnite and Brazilianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.98-2.99
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Gems
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
(010) Distinct to good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnite and Brazilianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Brazilianite 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 Brazilianite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Brazilianite- NaAl 3(PO 4) 2(OH) 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnite and Brazilianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Brazilianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Brazilianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.98-2.99 whereas that of Brazilianite is 2.98-2.99.