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Rosasite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Rosasite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Effervesces in cold   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4-4.2   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Splintery   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on {100} and {010}   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
4   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Rosasite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Gahnite chemical formula.

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Rosasite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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

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