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Serandite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

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
3.52
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), UnevenAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{100} Perfect, {001} Perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Serandite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Serandite 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 Serandite and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Serandite- Na(Mn2+ ,Ca) 2Si 3O 8(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Serandite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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