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Plumbogummite and Gahnite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.014
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4-5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Plumbogummite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Plumbogummite 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 Plumbogummite and Gahnite chemical formula.

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

Plumbogummite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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