Morion and Gahnite Physical Properties

Morion

Gahnite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.654.00-4.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Indistinct parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available7.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Morion and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Morion 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 Morion and Gahnite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Morion and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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