Gahnite and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Elastic
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
  
2.9-3.1
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
Perfect basal {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
3.5-4.0
  
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
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Gahnite and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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Gahnite and Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.