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Gahnospinel and Kurnakovite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
1.847-1.852
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Poor to indistinct on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Gahnospinel and Kurnakovite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Kurnakovite 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 Kurnakovite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Gahnospinel and Kurnakovite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Kurnakovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Kurnakovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 1.847-1.852 whereas that of Kurnakovite is 1.847-1.852.