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Chromite and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chromite and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chromite and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.