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Gahnospinel and Legrandite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
3.98-4.04
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Imperfect, poor one {100}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
4.5-5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Legrandite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Legrandite 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 Legrandite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Legrandite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Legrandite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Legrandite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Legrandite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.98-4.04 whereas that of Legrandite is 3.98-4.04.