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Sarcopside and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
4.00-4.62  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
Indistinct parting on [111]  

Mohs Hardness
4  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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