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Gahnospinel and Magnesite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Effervesces in hot HCl
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
2.92-3.12
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
[10 1 1] perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Magnesite 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 Magnesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.