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Chromite and Fayalite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
4.392
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
{010} moderate, {100} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chromite and Fayalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Fayalite 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 Fayalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Fayalite- Fe 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chromite and Fayalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Fayalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Fayalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 4.392 whereas that of Fayalite is 4.392.