Gahnite and Strontianite Physical Properties

Gahnite

Strontianite

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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

4.00-4.623.63-3.79

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]

{110} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gahnite and Strontianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Strontianite 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 Strontianite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Strontianite- SrCO 3Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Gahnite and Strontianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Strontianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Strontianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.63-3.79 whereas that of Strontianite is 3.63-3.79.