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Leucophanite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Leucophanite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
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4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
{???} Good, {???} Good, {???} Distinct   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Leucophanite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Leucophanite 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 Leucophanite and Gahnite chemical formula.

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Leucophanite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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

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