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Gahnospinel and Analcime Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
2.24-2.29
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Very poor [100]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5-5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Analcime Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Analcime 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 Analcime chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Analcime Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Analcime Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Analcime Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.24-2.29 whereas that of Analcime is 2.24-2.29.