Gahnite and Rossmanite Physical Properties

Gahnite

Rossmanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.00-4.623

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]

None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-8Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Gahnite and Rossmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Rossmanite 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 Rossmanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Rossmanite- ◻(LiAl 2)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Gahnite and Rossmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Rossmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Rossmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3 whereas that of Rossmanite is 3.