Chromite and Cavansite Physical Properties

Chromite

Cavansite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.25-2.33

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, Metallic, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Good on {010}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.53-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

Chromite and Cavansite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Cavansite 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 Cavansite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Cavansite- Ca(VO)Si4O10•4(H2O)

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Chromite and Cavansite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Cavansite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Cavansite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.25-2.33 whereas that of Cavansite is 2.25-2.33.