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Nacre and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Nacre 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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3.65-4.55   

Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
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None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Nacre and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Nacre 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 Nacre and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Nacre and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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

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