Gahnite and Chromite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.00-4.62
  
4.5-4.8
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
7.5-8
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Fe++Cr2O4
  
Gahnite and Chromite Chemical Formula
While comparing Gahnite and Chromite 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 Gahnite and Chromite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Gahnite and Chromite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Gahnite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Gahnite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Gahnite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.