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Gahnospinel and Ceylonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
3.63-3.9
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.