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Chromite and Baryte Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
4.3-5
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Irregular/uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
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Chromite and Baryte Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Baryte 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 Baryte chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
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Chromite and Baryte Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Baryte Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Baryte Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 4.3-5 whereas that of Baryte is 4.3-5.

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