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Gahnospinel and Pyrrhotite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
4.58-4.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
3.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Gahnospinel and Pyrrhotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Pyrrhotite 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 Pyrrhotite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Gahnospinel and Pyrrhotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Pyrrhotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Pyrrhotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 4.58-4.65 whereas that of Pyrrhotite is 4.58-4.65.