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Gahnite and Feldspar Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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-

Durability

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Specific Gravity

4.00-4.622.56-2.75
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal

Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]
two or three

Mohs Hardness

7.5-86-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KAlSi3O8

Gahnite and Feldspar Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Feldspar 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 Feldspar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Feldspar- KAlSi3O8

Gahnite and Feldspar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Feldspar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Feldspar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.56-2.75 whereas that of Feldspar is 2.56-2.75.