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Sogdianite 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
2.77-2.90
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
{0001} Perfect
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
(K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sogdianite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Sogdianite 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 Sogdianite and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sogdianite- (K,Na) 2(Li,Fe) 3(Zr,Ti,Fe)Si 12O 30Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Sogdianite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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