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Chromite and Baryte Physical Properties


Baryte and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
4.3-5   

Fracture
Uneven   
Irregular/uneven   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Perfect cleavage parallel to base and prism faces: {001} Perfect, {210} Perfect, {010} Imperfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
Not Available   

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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.

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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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