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Gahnospinel and Mellite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
1.58-1.60
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
{011} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnospinel and Mellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Mellite 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 Mellite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Mellite- Al 2(Cl 2O 12) · 18H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnospinel and Mellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Mellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Mellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 1.58-1.60 whereas that of Mellite is 1.58-1.60.