Chromite and Ceylonite Physical Properties

Chromite

Ceylonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.63-3.9

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

(Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

Chromite and Ceylonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Ceylonite 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 Ceylonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Ceylonite- (Mg,Fe2+ )Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012) More from other references

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Chromite and Ceylonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Ceylonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Ceylonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.63-3.9 whereas that of Ceylonite is 3.63-3.9.