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Gahnospinel and Grossular Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.553.55-3.73
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-87-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Gahnospinel and Grossular Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Grossular 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 Grossular chemical formula.

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

Gahnospinel and Grossular Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Grossular Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Grossular Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.55-3.73 whereas that of Grossular is 3.55-3.73.