Chromite and Diaspore Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Very brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
insoluble
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
  
3.30-3.40
  
Fracture
Uneven
  
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
{010} perfect, {110} distinct, {100} in traces
  
Mohs Hardness
5.5
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
  
AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
  
Chromite and Diaspore Chemical Formula
While comparing Chromite and Diaspore 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 Diaspore chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
- Chemical formula of Diaspore- AlO(OH)Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chromite and Diaspore Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Diaspore Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Diaspore Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.30-3.40 whereas that of Diaspore is 3.30-3.40.