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Gahnite and Poudretteite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
2.51-2.53
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Conchoidal, Splintery
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Poudretteite- KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.