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Chromite
Chromite

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Chromite and Annabergite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.07
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect on {010}, indistinct on {100} and {102}

Mohs Hardness

5.52
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4
Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Chromite and Annabergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Annabergite 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 Annabergite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Annabergite- Ni3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Chromite and Annabergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Annabergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Annabergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.07 whereas that of Annabergite is 3.07.