Gaspeite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
HCl soluble
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.71
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
4.5-5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Gaspeite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Gaspeite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Gaspeite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gaspeite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gaspeite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gaspeite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.