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Gahnospinel and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
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Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
2.90-3.14   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gahnospinel and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.

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