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Weloganite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
3   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Weloganite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Weloganite and Gahnite 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 Weloganite and Gahnite chemical formula.

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Weloganite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.

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