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Chromite and Ettringite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Partially soluble in water
1.3 Durability
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Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
1.77
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Not Available
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect on {10 1 0}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2-2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chromite and Ettringite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Ettringite 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 Ettringite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Ettringite- Ca 6Al 2(SO 4) 3(OH) 12 26H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chromite and Ettringite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Ettringite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Ettringite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 1.77 whereas that of Ettringite is 1.77.