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Chromite and Fluorapatite Physical Properties

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
3.1-3.25
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chromite and Fluorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Fluorapatite 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 Fluorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Fluorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3FAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chromite and Fluorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Fluorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Fluorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.1-3.25 whereas that of Fluorapatite is 3.1-3.25.