Chromite and Fire Opal Physical Properties

Chromite

Fire Opal

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.81.97-2.22

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Not Available

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

Chromite and Fire Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Fire Opal 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 Fire Opal chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Fire Opal- SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references

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Chromite and Fire Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Fire Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Fire Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 1.97-2.22 whereas that of Fire Opal is 1.97-2.22.