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Gahnite and Holmquistite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.622.95-3.13
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{210} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-85-6
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gahnite and Holmquistite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gahnite and Holmquistite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Holmquistite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Holmquistite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.95-3.13 whereas that of Holmquistite is 2.95-3.13.