Chlorite group and Gahnospinel Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.6-3.3
  
3.65-4.55
  
Fracture
Lamellar
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
  
Cleavage
Perfect 001
  
None, but may exhibit slight parting
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Chlorite group and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula
While comparing Chlorite group 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 Chlorite group and Gahnospinel chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chlorite group and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorite group and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorite group and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorite group is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.