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Gahnite and Chambersite 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
3.50
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Chambersite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Chambersite 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 Chambersite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chambersite- Mn 3B 7O 13ClMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Chambersite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Chambersite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Chambersite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.50 whereas that of Chambersite is 3.50.