×

Amber
Amber

Chromite
Chromite



ADD
Compare
X
Amber
X
Chromite

Amber and Chromite Physical Properties

Add ⊕
1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
1.05-1.104.5-4.8
Achroite
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
2-2.55.5
Adamite
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
[C,H,O]
Fe++Cr2O4

Amber and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Amber 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 Amber and Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Amber and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Amber and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Amber and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Amber is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.