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Chromite and Antigorite Physical Properties


Antigorite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
2.58-2.80   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic, Conchoidal, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
{001} Good   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5-5.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chromite and Antigorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Antigorite 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 Antigorite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Antigorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Antigorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Antigorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.58-2.80 whereas that of Antigorite is 2.58-2.80.

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