Sarcopside and Gahnite Physical Properties

Sarcopside

Gahnite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.79-3.944.00-4.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Lamellar, Splintery

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Indistinct parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Sarcopside and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Gahnite chemical formula.

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

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Sarcopside and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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