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Chromite and Falcons Eye Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
2.58-2.64
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Not Available
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chromite and Falcons Eye Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Falcons Eye 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 Falcons Eye chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Falcons Eye- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chromite and Falcons Eye Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Falcons Eye Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Falcons Eye Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Falcons Eye is 2.58-2.64.