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Gahnospinel and Gaylussite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
decomposes in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
1.93-1.99
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
perfect [110]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Gahnospinel and Gaylussite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Gaylussite 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 Gaylussite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Gaylussite- Na2Ca(CO3)2•5(H2O)

Gahnospinel and Gaylussite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Gaylussite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Gaylussite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 1.93-1.99 whereas that of Gaylussite is 1.93-1.99.