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Chromite and Cacoxenite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.82.2-2.6
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.53-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
(Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Chromite and Cacoxenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Cacoxenite 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 Cacoxenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Cacoxenite- (Fe+++,Al)25(PO4)17O6(OH)12•75(H2O)

Chromite and Cacoxenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Cacoxenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Cacoxenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.2-2.6 whereas that of Cacoxenite is 2.2-2.6.