Chromite and Catapleiite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
  
2.72
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
{110} Perfect, {010} Perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
5-6
  
Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
  
Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  
Chromite and Catapleiite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chromite and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
- Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chromite and Catapleiite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.