Chromite and Amber Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Soluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
  
1.05-1.10
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
None
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
2-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
  
[C,H,O]
  
Chromite and Amber Chemical Formula
While comparing Chromite and Amber 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 Amber chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
- Chemical formula of Amber- [C,H,O]
Chromite and Amber Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Amber Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Amber Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 1.05-1.10 whereas that of Amber is 1.05-1.10.