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Chromite

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Chromite and Bornite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
4.5-4.8
Uneven
None, parting may develop along {111}
5.5
Fe++Cr2O4
 
Brittle
-
-
5.06-5.08
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Poor on [111].
3-3.25
Cu5FeS4

Chromite and Bornite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Bornite 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 Bornite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Bornite Specific Gravity

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