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Gahnospinel and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
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Solubility
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Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
3.79-3.94   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Lamellar, Splintery   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
4   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Not Available   

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Gahnospinel and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.

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