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Violane and Gahnospinel Physical Properties


Gahnospinel and Violane Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.22-3.40  
3.65-4.55  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
Perfect  
None, but may exhibit slight parting  

Mohs Hardness
5-6  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Mg,Mn)SiO 3Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Violane and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Violane 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 Violane and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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Violane and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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

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