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Poldervaartite 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
2.91
4.00-4.62
1.5 Fracture
Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Conchoidal, Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
Indistinct parting on [111]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
Not Available
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Poldervaartite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Poldervaartite 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 Poldervaartite and Gahnite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Poldervaartite- (Ca,Mn2+ ) 2(SiO 3OH)(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of Mineralogy (2001)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Poldervaartite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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