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Chromite and Calcite Physical Properties


Calcite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
2.67-2.73   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Perfect on [10 1 1] three directions with angle of 74° 55   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
CaCO 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chromite and Calcite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Calcite 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 Calcite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Calcite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Calcite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Calcite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.67-2.73 whereas that of Calcite is 2.67-2.73.

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