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Chromite and Gahnite Physical Properties


Gahnite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
4.00-4.62   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Uneven   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Indistinct parting on [111]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7.5-8   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
ZnAl 2O 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chromite and Gahnite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite 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 Chromite and Gahnite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Gahnite Specific Gravity

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

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