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Charoite and Chromite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.54-2.78
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Good in three directions
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-6
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe++Cr2O4

Charoite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Charoite 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 Charoite and Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Charoite- K(Ca,Na) 2Si 4O 10(OH,F) · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Charoite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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