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Gahnospinel and Anatase Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
3.82-3.97
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on [001] and [011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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