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Gahnospinel and Stichtite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
2.11-2.20
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Perfect on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
Not Available
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Stichtite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Stichtite 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 Stichtite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Stichtite- Mg 6Cr 2(CO 3)(OH) 16 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Stichtite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Stichtite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Stichtite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.11-2.20 whereas that of Stichtite is 2.11-2.20.