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Gahnite and Kurnakovite Physical Properties


Kurnakovite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Not Available   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62   
1.847-1.852   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven   
Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]   
Poor to indistinct on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2-3   

Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
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Gahnite and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

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Gahnite and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.

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