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Chromite and Catapleiite Physical Properties


Catapleiite and Chromite Physical Properties


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 O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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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.

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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.

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