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Chromite and Cassiterite Physical Properties


Cassiterite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
6.86-7.03  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Irregular  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
{100} imperfect, {110} indistinct; partings on {111} or {011}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
SnO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chromite and Cassiterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Cassiterite 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 Cassiterite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Cassiterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Cassiterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Cassiterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 6.86-7.03 whereas that of Cassiterite is 6.86-7.03.

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