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Chromite and Glaucophane Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.83-3.15
Amber
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
Amber
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

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.