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Chromite

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Chromite and Erythrite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Sectile

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.06
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Sectile

Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.

Mohs Hardness

5.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Chromite and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Chromite and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.