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Gahnospinel and Amazonite Physical Properties

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
3.65-4.552.55-2.57
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
2,1 basal ; 2,1 prismatic ; 3,1 pinacoidal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-86-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
KAlSi3O8

Gahnospinel and Amazonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Amazonite 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 Amazonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Amazonite- KAlSi3O8

Gahnospinel and Amazonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Amazonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Amazonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.55-2.57 whereas that of Amazonite is 2.55-2.57.