Chromite and Albite Physical Properties

Chromite

Albite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.60-2.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Uneven, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Perfect on {001}, very good on {010}, imperfect on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chromite and Albite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Albite 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 Albite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Albite- NaAlSi 3O 8Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

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Chromite and Albite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Albite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Albite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.60-2.65 whereas that of Albite is 2.60-2.65.