Chromite and Chondrodite Physical Properties

Chromite

Chondrodite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.10-3.20

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Poor to good on (001)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

(Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chromite and Chondrodite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Chondrodite 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 Chondrodite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Chondrodite- (Mg,Fe) 5(SiO 4) 2(F,OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chromite and Chondrodite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Chondrodite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Chondrodite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.10-3.20 whereas that of Chondrodite is 3.10-3.20.