Chromite and Chrysocolla Physical Properties

Chromite

Chrysocolla

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.00-2.45

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Sub-Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

none

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

Chromite and Chrysocolla Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Chrysocolla 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 Chrysocolla chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Chrysocolla- Cu₂H₂Si₂O₅(OH)₄

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Chromite and Chrysocolla Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Chrysocolla Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Chrysocolla Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.00-2.45 whereas that of Chrysocolla is 2.00-2.45.