Chromite and Chrysotile Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Not Available
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble in water
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
  
2.51-2.63
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Fibrous
  
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Not Available
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
2.5-4.5
  
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.