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Gahnospinel and Bastnsite 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
3.65-4.554.78-5.20
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-84-4.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Gahnospinel and Bastnsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Bastnsite 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 Bastnsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Gahnospinel and Bastnsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Bastnsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Bastnsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 4.78-5.20 whereas that of Bastnsite is 4.78-5.20.