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Morion and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Morion Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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