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Mother of Pearl 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
2.65-2.87
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mother of Pearl and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Mother of Pearl 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 Mother of Pearl and Gahnite chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Mother of Pearl and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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