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Chromite and Anorthite Physical Properties


Anorthite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
2.77   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Perfect [001] good [010] poor [110]   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
CaAl 2Si 2O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chromite and Anorthite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Anorthite 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 Anorthite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Anorthite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Anorthite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Anorthite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.77 whereas that of Anorthite is 2.77.

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