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Gahnospinel and Albite Physical Properties


Albite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55  
2.60-2.65  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting  
Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
NaAlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Gahnospinel and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Albite 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 Gahnospinel and Albite chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.

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