Chromite and Chlorapatite Physical Properties

Chromite

Chlorapatite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.17-3.18

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chromite and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chromite and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.