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Gahnospinel and Lazulite 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
3.65-4.55
3.04-3.17
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{001} Indistinct, {???} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Lazulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Lazulite 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 Lazulite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Lazulite- (Mg,Fe)Al 2(PO 4) 2(OH) 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Lazulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Lazulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Lazulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.04-3.17 whereas that of Lazulite is 3.04-3.17.

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