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Gahnite and Hardystonite Physical Properties


Hardystonite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62   
3.396-3.443   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
[001] good, [100] and [110] fair   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Ca 2ZnSi 2O 7Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Gahnite and Hardystonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Hardystonite 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 Hardystonite chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Hardystonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Hardystonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Hardystonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.396-3.443 whereas that of Hardystonite is 3.396-3.443.

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