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Girasol and Gahnite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
1.98-2.50
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Girasol and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Girasol 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 Girasol and Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Girasol- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Girasol and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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