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Chromite and Ajoite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Decomposed by acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
2.96
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
(K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Chromite and Ajoite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Ajoite 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 Ajoite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Ajoite- (K,Na)3Cu20Al3Si29O76(OH)16•~8(H2O)

Chromite and Ajoite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Ajoite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Ajoite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.96 whereas that of Ajoite is 2.96.