Gahnite and Diamond Physical Properties

Gahnite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.623.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-810

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Gahnite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.