Sard and Gahnite Physical Properties

Sard

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

2.58-2.634.00-4.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

Indistinct parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Sard and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sard 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 Sard and Gahnite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Sard- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Sard and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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