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Pearl and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

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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
2.60-2.85
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
none
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pearl and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Pearl and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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