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Gahnospinel and Stolzite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
2
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
2.5-3
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Gahnospinel and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

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

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.