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Gahnospinel and Quartz Physical Properties


Quartz 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   
2.65   

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

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
{0110} Indistinct   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
7   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
SiO2   

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Gahnospinel and Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Quartz 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 Quartz chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.65 whereas that of Quartz is 2.65.

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