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Chromite and Austinite Physical Properties


Austinite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Easily soluble in cold dilute HCl  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
4.12  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Good in two directions parallel to the prism faces {110}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4-4.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
CaZn(AsO4)(OH)  

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Chromite and Austinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Austinite 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 Austinite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Austinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Austinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Austinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 4.12 whereas that of Austinite is 4.12.

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