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Gahnospinel
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Gahnospinel and Ekanite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.65-4.55
Conchoidal
None, but may exhibit slight parting
7.5-8
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
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3.28-3.32
Uneven
{101} Distinct
6-6.5
ThCa 2Si 8O 20Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Ekanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Ekanite 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 Ekanite chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Ekanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Ekanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel Vs Ekanite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is whereas that of Ekanite is .