Phlogopite and Gahnite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Tough
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.78-2.85
  
4.00-4.62
  
Fracture
None, Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Uneven
  
Cleavage
Perfect basal (001)
  
Indistinct parting on [111]
  
Mohs Hardness
2-2.5
  
7.5-8
  
Chemical Composition
Not Available
  
ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Phlogopite and Gahnite Chemical Formula
While comparing Phlogopite 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 Phlogopite and Gahnite chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Gahnite- ZnAl 2O 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Phlogopite and Gahnite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Phlogopite and Gahnite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Phlogopite and Gahnite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Phlogopite is 4.00-4.62 whereas that of Gahnite is 4.00-4.62.