Gahnite and Dolomite Physical Properties

Gahnite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Poorly soluble in dilute HCl

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.622.80-2.95

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]

Perfect on {10 1 1}, rhombohedral cleavage

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnite and Dolomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Dolomite 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 Dolomite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Dolomite- CaMg(CO 3) 2Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Gahnite and Dolomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Dolomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Dolomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.80-2.95 whereas that of Dolomite is 2.80-2.95.