Gahnite and Sussexite Physical Properties

Gahnite

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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

4.00-4.623.30

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-83-3.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Gahnite and Sussexite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Sussexite 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 Sussexite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Sussexite- Mn2+ BO 2(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Gahnite and Sussexite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Sussexite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Sussexite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.30 whereas that of Sussexite is 3.30.