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Gahnite and Prase 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
4.00-4.622.64-2.69
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Prase Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Prase 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 Prase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnite and Prase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Prase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Prase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.64-2.69 whereas that of Prase is 2.64-2.69.