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Gahnite and Sulfur Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

-
-

Solubility

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insoluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.00-4.62-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven
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Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]
{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

Mohs Hardness

7.5-8-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
S8

Gahnite and Sulfur Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Sulfur 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 Sulfur chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Sulfur- S8

Gahnite and Sulfur Specific Gravity

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