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Gahnospinel and Morganite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
2.71-2.90
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
3,1 basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Be3Al2SiO6

Gahnospinel and Morganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Morganite 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 Morganite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Morganite- Be3Al2SiO6

Gahnospinel and Morganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Morganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Morganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.71-2.90 whereas that of Morganite is 2.71-2.90.