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Chromite and Adamite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
4.32-4.48
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Subconchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven, Subconchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
{101}, good; {010}, poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Chromite and Adamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Adamite 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 Adamite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Adamite- Zn 2(AsO 4)(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006)

Chromite and Adamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Adamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Adamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 4.32-4.48 whereas that of Adamite is 4.32-4.48.