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Chromite and Amblygonite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
2.98-3.10
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Sub-Conchoidal, Irregular/uneven, Sub-Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
[100] Perfect, [110] Good, [011] Distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
(Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Amblygonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Amblygonite 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 Amblygonite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Amblygonite- (Li,Na)Al(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Amblygonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Amblygonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Amblygonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.98-3.10 whereas that of Amblygonite is 2.98-3.10.

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