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Mohawkite 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
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3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-3.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Mohawkite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Mohawkite 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 Mohawkite and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Mohawkite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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