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Gahnospinel and Villiaumite Physical Properties


Villiaumite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.65-4.55   
2.79   

Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None, but may exhibit slight parting   
{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect, {001} Perfect   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
2   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
NaFUlrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Gahnospinel and Villiaumite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gahnospinel and Villiaumite 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 Villiaumite chemical formula.

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Gahnospinel and Villiaumite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnospinel and Villiaumite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnospinel and Villiaumite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnospinel is 2.79 whereas that of Villiaumite is 2.79.

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