Chromite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

Chromite

Glaucophane

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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

4.5-4.83-3.15

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Good on [110] and on [001]

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.0-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Chromite and Glaucophane Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

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Chromite and Glaucophane Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Glaucophane Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Glaucophane Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3-3.15 whereas that of Glaucophane is 3-3.15.