Gahnospinel and Sylvite Physical Properties

Gahnospinel and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Sylvite- KCl

Gahnospinel and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.