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Gahnospinel and Sunstone Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
2.62-2.65
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
001
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Gahnospinel and Sunstone Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Sunstone 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 Sunstone chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Sunstone- Microcline: KAlSi3O8 Oligoclase: (Na,Ca)Al1-2Si3-2O8

Gahnospinel and Sunstone Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Sunstone Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Sunstone Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.62-2.65 whereas that of Sunstone is 2.62-2.65.