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Gahnospinel and Corundum Physical Properties


Corundum and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
insoluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
3.90-4.05   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Difficult, Fibrous   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
None – parting in 3 directions   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
9   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Al 2O 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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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.

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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.

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