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Chromite and Cuprite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
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-
4.5-4.8
Uneven
None, parting may develop along {111}
5.5
Fe++Cr2O4
 
Brittle
-
-
5.85-6.15
Conchoidal
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons
3.5-4
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Cuprite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Cuprite 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 Cuprite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Cuprite Specific Gravity

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