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Chromite
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Chromite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.82.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Bloodstone Heliotrope 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 Bloodstone Heliotrope chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Bloodstone Heliotrope- SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Bloodstone Heliotrope Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Bloodstone Heliotrope is 2.55-2.70.