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Gahnite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
3.09
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Gahnite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Gahnite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.