Chrome Tourmaline and Gahnospinel Physical Properties

Chrome Tourmaline and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline and Gahnospinel chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
• Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrome Tourmaline and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

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