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Parisite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Parisite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.33-4.42   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
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Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
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Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
4.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Parisite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Parisite 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 Parisite and Gahnite chemical formula.

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Parisite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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

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