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Chromite and Demantoid Physical Properties


Demantoid and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
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Solubility
Not Available   
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Durability
Not Available   
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Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
3.77-3.95   

Fracture
Uneven   
Not Available   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chromite and Demantoid Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Demantoid 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 Demantoid chemical formula.

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Chromite and Demantoid Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Demantoid Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Demantoid Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.77-3.95 whereas that of Demantoid is 3.77-3.95.

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