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Chromite and Achroite Physical Properties


Achroite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.90-3.40  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Indiscernible  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
7-7.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Na(Li 1.5Al 1.5)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) Formula given for elbaite.  

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Chromite and Achroite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Achroite 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 Chromite and Achroite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Achroite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Achroite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Achroite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.90-3.40 whereas that of Achroite is 2.90-3.40.

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