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Gahnite and Plumbogummite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
4.014
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Gahnite and Plumbogummite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Plumbogummite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Plumbogummite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 4.014 whereas that of Plumbogummite is 4.014.