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Chromite and Boleite Physical Properties


Boleite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
5.05   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
[001] perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
Pb 26Ag 10Cu 24Cl 62(OH) 48 · 3H 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references   

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Chromite and Boleite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Boleite 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 Boleite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Boleite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Boleite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Boleite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 5.05 whereas that of Boleite is 5.05.

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