Gahnospinel and Titanite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55
  
3.48-3.60
  
Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Sub-Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Distinct on [110], parting on {221}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5-5.5
  
Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Gahnospinel and Titanite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnospinel and Titanite 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 Titanite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Gahnospinel and Titanite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Titanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Titanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.48-3.60 whereas that of Titanite is 3.48-3.60.