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Gahnospinel and Emerald Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.552.67-2.78
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Be3Al2SiO6

Gahnospinel and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Gahnospinel and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.