Chromite and Axinite Physical Properties

Chromite

Axinite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.26-3.36

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

(Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chromite and Axinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Axinite 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 Axinite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Axinite- (Ca,Fe,Mn,Mg) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chromite and Axinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Axinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Axinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.26-3.36 whereas that of Axinite is 3.26-3.36.