Gahnite and Titanite Physical Properties

Gahnite

Titanite

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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

4.00-4.623.48-3.60

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct parting on [111]

Distinct on [110], parting on {221}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-85-5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Gahnite and Titanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnite and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Gahnite and Titanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.