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Gaspeite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Gaspeite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
HCl soluble   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.71   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5-5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Gaspeite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite and Gahnite 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 Gaspeite and Gahnite chemical formula.

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Gaspeite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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