Chrome-Chalcedony and Chromite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.704.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Fe++Cr2O4

Chrome-Chalcedony and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Chromite Specific Gravity

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