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Gahnospinel and Nickeline Physical Properties


Nickeline and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
Not Available   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
{1010} Imperfect, {0001} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

Optical Properties >>
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Gahnospinel and Nickeline Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Nickeline 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 Nickeline chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Nickeline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Nickeline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Nickeline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is Not Available whereas that of Nickeline is Not Available.

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