Chromite and Ametrine Physical Properties

Chromite

Ametrine

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Indiscernible

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

SiO₂

Chromite and Ametrine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Ametrine 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 Ametrine chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Ametrine- SiO₂

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Chromite and Ametrine Specific Gravity

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