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Gahnospinel and Poudretteite Physical Properties


Poudretteite 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   
2.51-2.53   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Conchoidal, Splintery   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
None   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
KNa 2B 3Si 12O 30Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gahnospinel and Poudretteite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Poudretteite 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 Poudretteite chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Poudretteite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Poudretteite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Poudretteite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.51-2.53 whereas that of Poudretteite is 2.51-2.53.

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