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Chromite and Celestine Physical Properties


Celestine and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
3.90-4.00   

Fracture
Uneven   
Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3-3.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references   

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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.

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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.

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