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Chromite and Clinozoisite Physical Properties


Clinozoisite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
3.21-3.38   

Fracture
Uneven   
Irregular/uneven, Uneven   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Perfect on {001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
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 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.

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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.

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