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Radiolarite and Gahnospinel 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
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3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
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(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Radiolarite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Radiolarite 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 Radiolarite and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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

Radiolarite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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