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Chromite and Bronzite Physical Properties


Bronzite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
3.35  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
(Mg,Fe) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chromite and Bronzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Bronzite 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 Bronzite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Bronzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Bronzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Bronzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.35 whereas that of Bronzite is 3.35.

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