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Chromite and Eosphorite Physical Properties


Eosphorite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
3.05-3.08  

Fracture
Uneven  
Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Poor on {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chromite and Eosphorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Eosphorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Eosphorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Eosphorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.05-3.08 whereas that of Eosphorite is 3.05-3.08.

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