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Gahnite and Fluorite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
3.00-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
CaF2

Gahnite and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF2

Gahnite and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.

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