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Chromite and Cuprite Physical Properties


Cuprite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
5.85-6.15  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Fair in four directions forming octahedrons  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Cu 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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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 and Cuprite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 5.85-6.15 whereas that of Cuprite is 5.85-6.15.

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