Chromite and Gaspeite Physical Properties

Chromite

Gaspeite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

HCl soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.71

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

{10 1 1} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.54.5-5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Chromite and Gaspeite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

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Chromite and Gaspeite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Gaspeite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Gaspeite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.71 whereas that of Gaspeite is 3.71.