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Schultenite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Schultenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
5.943-6.07   
3.65-4.55   

Fracture
Brittle, Metallic   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
{010} Good   
None, but may exhibit slight parting   

Mohs Hardness
2.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Schultenite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Schultenite and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Schultenite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Schultenite and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Schultenite and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Schultenite is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.

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