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Chromite and Forsterite Physical Properties


Forsterite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
3.23-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Perfect on {010} imperfect on {100}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
Mg 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chromite and Forsterite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Forsterite 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 Forsterite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Forsterite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Forsterite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Forsterite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.23-3.26 whereas that of Forsterite is 3.23-3.26.

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