Chromite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties

Chromite

Clinozoisite

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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

4.5-4.83.21-3.38

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Irregular/uneven, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chromite and Clinozoisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Clinozoisite 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 Clinozoisite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Clinozoisite- Ca 2Al 3(SiO 4) 3(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chromite and Clinozoisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Clinozoisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Clinozoisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.21-3.38 whereas that of Clinozoisite is 3.21-3.38.