Gahnite and Rhodizite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
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Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
3.34-3.44
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8-8.5
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gahnite and Rhodizite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite and Rhodizite 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 Rhodizite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Rhodizite- (K,Cs)Al 4Be 4(B,Be) 12O 28Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Gahnite and Rhodizite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Rhodizite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Rhodizite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.34-3.44 whereas that of Rhodizite is 3.34-3.44.