Gahnospinel and Triplite Physical Properties

Gahnospinel and Triplite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Gahnospinel and Triplite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.