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Gahnite
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Gahnite and Mexican fire opal 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
4.00-4.62Not Available
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8Not Available
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Gahnite and Mexican fire opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Mexican fire opal 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 Mexican fire opal chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Mexican fire opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Mexican fire opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is Not Available whereas that of Mexican fire opal is Not Available.