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Gahnospinel and Musgravite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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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
3.62-3.68
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnospinel and Musgravite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Musgravite 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 Musgravite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Musgravite- (Mg,Fe,Zn)Al 6BeO 12Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Gahnospinel and Musgravite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Musgravite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Musgravite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.62-3.68 whereas that of Musgravite is 3.62-3.68.