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Chromite and Brucite Physical Properties


Brucite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Sectile  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.39  

Fracture
Uneven  
Irregular  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Perfect on {0001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Mg(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chromite and Brucite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Brucite 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 Brucite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Brucite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Brucite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Brucite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.39 whereas that of Brucite is 2.39.

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