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Zinnwaldite and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Elastic
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.9-3.1
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
Perfect basal {001}
None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
3.5-4.0
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
(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.

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  • 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.