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Chromite and Creedite Physical Properties


Creedite 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   
2.70   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Perfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
4.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
Ca 3Al 2(SO 4)(F,OH) 10Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chromite and Creedite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Creedite 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 Creedite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Creedite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Creedite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Creedite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.70 whereas that of Creedite is 2.70.

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