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Gahnospinel and Corundum Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
3.90-4.05
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
None – parting in 3 directions
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gahnospinel and Corundum Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Corundum 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 Corundum chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Corundum- Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gahnospinel and Corundum Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Corundum Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Corundum Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.90-4.05 whereas that of Corundum is 3.90-4.05.