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Holmquistite and Gahnite 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
2.95-3.134.00-4.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{210} Perfect
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-67.5-8
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Holmquistite 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 Holmquistite and Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Holmquistite- Li 2[(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2]Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Holmquistite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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