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Chromite and Anatase Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
3.82-3.97
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect on [001] and [011]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5.5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Anatase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Anatase 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 Anatase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Anatase- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Anatase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Anatase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Anatase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.82-3.97 whereas that of Anatase is 3.82-3.97.

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