Hercynite and Gahnite Physical Properties

Hercynite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.394.00-4.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalGemdat.org, Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct, {111} Indistinct

Indistinct parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

7.5-87.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Hercynite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hercynite 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 Hercynite and Gahnite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Hercynite- Fe2+ Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Hercynite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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