Riebeckite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.28-3.44
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Brittle
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect on {110}, intersecting at 56° and 124°; partings on {100} and {010}
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
5.0-6.0
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Riebeckite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Riebeckite 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 Riebeckite and Gahnospinel chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Riebeckite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Riebeckite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Riebeckite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Riebeckite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.