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Gahnite and Natrolite 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
2.20-2.26
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Brittle, Metallic, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
Perfect on {110}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnite and Natrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Natrolite 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 Natrolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Natrolite- Na 2[Al 2Si 3O 10] · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnite and Natrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Natrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Natrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.20-2.26 whereas that of Natrolite is 2.20-2.26.