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Gahnospinel and Taaffeite 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
3.60-3.61
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
Imperfect/fair/absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
8-8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Taaffeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Taaffeite 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 Taaffeite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Taaffeite- Mg 3Al 8BeO 16Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Gahnospinel and Taaffeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Taaffeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Taaffeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.60-3.61 whereas that of Taaffeite is 3.60-3.61.