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Hodgkinsonite
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Hodgkinsonite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

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
4.06-4.083.65-4.55
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{???} Perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-57.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hodgkinsonite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Hodgkinsonite 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 Hodgkinsonite and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Hodgkinsonite- Mn2+ Zn 2SiO 4(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Hodgkinsonite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Hodgkinsonite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Hodgkinsonite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Hodgkinsonite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.