Chromite and Diamond Physical Properties

Chromite

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.510

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Chromite and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Chromite and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.