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Gahnite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Hiddenite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62   
3.15-3.21   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
1,2 prismatic   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
LiAlSi2O6   

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Gahnite and Hiddenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Hiddenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Hiddenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Hiddenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.15-3.21 whereas that of Hiddenite is 3.15-3.21.

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