Schultenite and Gahnite Physical Properties

Schultenite

Gahnite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.943-6.074.00-4.62

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Brittle, Metallic

Conchoidal, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{010} Good

Indistinct parting on [111]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Schultenite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite 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 Schultenite and Gahnite chemical formula.

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

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Schultenite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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