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Chromite and Anglesite 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
4.5-4.86.30-6.39
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
[001] good, [210] distinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Anglesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Anglesite 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 Anglesite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Anglesite- PbSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Anglesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Anglesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Anglesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 6.30-6.39 whereas that of Anglesite is 6.30-6.39.