Gahnite and Kornerupine Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
3.25-3.45
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Uneven
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Good on {110}
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gahnite and Kornerupine Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite and Kornerupine 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 Kornerupine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Kornerupine- Mg 3Al 6(Si,Al,B) 5O 21(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Gahnite and Kornerupine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Kornerupine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Kornerupine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.25-3.45 whereas that of Kornerupine is 3.25-3.45.