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Gahnite and Neptunite 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
3.19-3.23
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{110} good
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Neptunite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Neptunite 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 Neptunite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Neptunite- KNa 2Li(Fe2+ ,Mn2+ ) 2Ti 2Si 8O 24Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Neptunite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Neptunite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Neptunite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.19-3.23 whereas that of Neptunite is 3.19-3.23.