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Chromite and Apache Tear Physical Properties


Apache Tear and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
-9999  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
-  

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Chromite and Apache Tear Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Apache Tear 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 Apache Tear chemical formula.

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Chromite and Apache Tear Specific Gravity

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

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