Chromite and Aragonite Physical Properties

Chromite and Aragonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Aragonite 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 Aragonite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
• Chemical formula of Aragonite- CaCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Aragonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Aragonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Aragonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.93-2.96 whereas that of Aragonite is 2.93-2.96.