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Chromite and Cryolite Physical Properties


Cryolite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
2.97   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
Na 3AlF 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chromite and Cryolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Cryolite 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 Cryolite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Cryolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Cryolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Cryolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.97 whereas that of Cryolite is 2.97.

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