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Chromite and Clinochlore 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
2.60-3.02
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
{001} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chromite and Clinochlore Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chromite and Clinochlore Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Clinochlore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Clinochlore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Clinochlore is 2.60-3.02.