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Chromite and Almandine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.83.95-4.30
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
none
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.57-7.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Almandine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Almandine 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 Almandine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Almandine- Fe 3Al 2(SiO 4) 3Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Almandine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Almandine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Almandine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.95-4.30 whereas that of Almandine is 3.95-4.30.