Chromite and Anthophyllite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
  
2.9-3.5
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
{110} Perfect, {???} Distinct, {???} Distinct
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
5.5-6
  
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)
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.