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Gahnospinel and Poldervaartite 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
2.91
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Gahnospinel and Poldervaartite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)

Gahnospinel and Poldervaartite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Poldervaartite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Poldervaartite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.91 whereas that of Poldervaartite is 2.91.