Gahnite and Golden Beryl Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
  
2.6-2.8
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
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Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
3,1 basal
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
7.5-8.0
  
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Be3Al2SiO6
  
Gahnite and Golden Beryl Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite and Golden Beryl 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 Golden Beryl chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Golden Beryl- Be3Al2SiO6
Gahnite and Golden Beryl Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Golden Beryl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Golden Beryl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.6-2.8 whereas that of Golden Beryl is 2.6-2.8.