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Gahnospinel
Gahnospinel

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Gahnospinel and Richterite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
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3.65-4.55
Conchoidal
None, but may exhibit slight parting
7.5-8
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
 
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3.0-3.5
Uneven
Perfect
5-6
Na(CaNa)(Mg,Fe++)5(Si8O22)(OH)2

Gahnospinel and Richterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Richterite 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 Richterite chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Richterite Specific Gravity

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