Chromite and Chabazite Physical Properties

Chromite

Chabazite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.08-2.16

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular/uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

distinct/good on {1011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.54.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Chabazite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Chabazite 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 Chabazite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Chabazite- CaAl 2Si 4O 12 -6H 2OArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chromite and Chabazite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Chabazite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Chabazite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.08-2.16 whereas that of Chabazite is 2.08-2.16.