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Ceylonite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Ceylonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.63-3.9  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Indistinct  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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Ceylonite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Ceylonite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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