Vanadinite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Gahnospinel

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.13.65-4.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None

None, but may exhibit slight parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-47.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Vanadinite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Vanadinite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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