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Chromite and Faustite Physical Properties


Faustite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.9  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
{???} Indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
(Zn,Cu)Al 6(PO 4) 4(OH) 8 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chromite and Faustite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Faustite 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 Faustite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Faustite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Faustite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Faustite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.9 whereas that of Faustite is 2.9.

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