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Chromite and Fuchsite 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
2.77-2.88
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect basal
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chromite and Fuchsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Fuchsite 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 Fuchsite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Fuchsite- K(Al,Cr) 3Si 3O 10(OH) 2Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chromite and Fuchsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Fuchsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Fuchsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.77-2.88 whereas that of Fuchsite is 2.77-2.88.