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Gahnospinel and Kutnohorite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
3.12
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {10 1 1}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3-4
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Not Available

Gahnospinel and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.