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Gahnite and Cobaltite Physical Properties

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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
6.3
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{100} Good, {010} Good, {001} Good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gahnite and Cobaltite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Cobaltite 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 Cobaltite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Cobaltite- CoAsSAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gahnite and Cobaltite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Cobaltite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Cobaltite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 6.3 whereas that of Cobaltite is 6.3.