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Gahnospinel and Halite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Water-soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
2.17
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.0-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
NaCl

Gahnospinel and Halite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.

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

Gahnospinel and Halite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.