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Chromite and Cymophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
3.69-3.81
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
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1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
8.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Cymophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Cymophane 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 Cymophane chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Cymophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Cymophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Cymophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.69-3.81 whereas that of Cymophane is 3.69-3.81.