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Chromite and Bustamite Physical Properties


Bustamite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
Partly soluble in HCl.  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
{100} perfect; {110} and {1 1 0} good; {010} poor  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
(Ca,Mn2+ )Si 3O 9Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chromite and Bustamite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Bustamite 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 Bustamite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Bustamite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Bustamite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Bustamite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Bustamite is 3.32-3.43.

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