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Chromite and Biotite Physical Properties


Biotite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.7-3.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Even  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Perfect on the {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
2.5-3.0  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  

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Chromite and Biotite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Biotite 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 Biotite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Biotite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Biotite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Biotite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.7-3.3 whereas that of Biotite is 2.7-3.3.

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