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Gahnite and Cymophane Physical Properties


Cymophane and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62   
3.69-3.81   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
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Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
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Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
8.5   

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Gahnite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.

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