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Chromite
Chromite

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Chrysoberyl



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Chromite and Chrysoberyl Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.69-3.81
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal to uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}
Distinct on {110}, imperfect on {010}, poor on {001}

Mohs Hardness

5.58.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4
BeAl 2 O 4

Chromite and Chrysoberyl Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Chrysoberyl 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 Chrysoberyl chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Chrysoberyl- BeAl 2 O 4

Chromite and Chrysoberyl Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Chrysoberyl Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Chrysoberyl Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Chrysoberyl is 3.69-3.81.