Chromite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties

Chromite

Anthophyllite

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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

4.5-4.82.9-3.5

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.55.5-6

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chromite and Anthophyllite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Anthophyllite 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 Anthophyllite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Anthophyllite- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 2(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Si 8O 22(OH) 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chromite and Anthophyllite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Anthophyllite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Anthophyllite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.9-3.5 whereas that of Anthophyllite is 2.9-3.5.