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Gahnospinel and Calcite Satin Spar 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
2.67-2.73
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnospinel and Calcite Satin Spar Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Calcite Satin Spar 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 Calcite Satin Spar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Calcite Satin Spar- CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnospinel and Calcite Satin Spar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Calcite Satin Spar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Calcite Satin Spar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite Satin Spar is 2.67-2.73.