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Gahnite and Clintonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
3.0-3.1
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Perfect on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Gahnite and Clintonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Clintonite 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 Clintonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Clintonite- Ca(Mg,Al)3(Al3Si)O10(OH)2

Gahnite and Clintonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Clintonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Clintonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.0-3.1 whereas that of Clintonite is 3.0-3.1.