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Zinnwaldite
Zinnwaldite

Gahnospinel
Gahnospinel



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Zinnwaldite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Elastic
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

2.9-3.13.65-4.55
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

Perfect basal {001}
None, but may exhibit slight parting

Mohs Hardness

3.5-4.07.5-8
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Zinnwaldite and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

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

Zinnwaldite and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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