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Gahnospinel and Andesine 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
2.65-2.69
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {001}, good on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6-6.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Gahnospinel and Andesine Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Andesine 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 Andesine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Andesine- (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Gahnospinel and Andesine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Andesine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Andesine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.65-2.69 whereas that of Andesine is 2.65-2.69.