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Gahnite and Moldavite Physical Properties

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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
4.00-4.62
2.32-2.38
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gahnite and Moldavite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Moldavite 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 Moldavite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Moldavite- SiO 2(+Al 2O 3)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Gahnite and Moldavite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Moldavite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Moldavite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.32-2.38 whereas that of Moldavite is 2.32-2.38.