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Gahnospinel and Larimar Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
2.74-2.90
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
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1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnospinel and Larimar Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Larimar 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 Larimar chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Larimar- Ca 2NaHSi 3O 9Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnospinel and Larimar Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Larimar Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Larimar Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.74-2.90 whereas that of Larimar is 2.74-2.90.