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Chromite and Chrome Tourmaline Physical Properties

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
4.5-4.8
2.85-3.35
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
3,2
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Chromite and Chrome Tourmaline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Chrome Tourmaline 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 Chrome Tourmaline chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Chrome Tourmaline- Tourmaline is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

Chromite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Chrome Tourmaline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Chrome Tourmaline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.85-3.35 whereas that of Chrome Tourmaline is 2.85-3.35.