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Chromite and Celestine Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
3.90-4.00
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
3-3.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Celestine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Celestine 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 Celestine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Celestine- SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Celestine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Celestine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Celestine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.90-4.00 whereas that of Celestine is 3.90-4.00.