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Tektite 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
2.34-2.51
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
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7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tektite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Tektite 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 Tektite and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Tektite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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

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