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Gahnospinel and Biotite 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
2.7-3.3
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Even, Yellow, White
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on the {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5-3.0
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Gahnospinel and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Biotite- K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2

Gahnospinel and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.