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Chromite and Amethyst Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in common solvents
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Indiscernible
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
SiO2

Chromite and Amethyst Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Amethyst 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 Amethyst chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Amethyst- SiO2

Chromite and Amethyst Specific Gravity

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