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Gahnospinel and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Ceylonite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55  
3.63-3.9  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting  
Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  

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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.

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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.

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