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Chromite
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Chromite and Goethite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
HCl soluble

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.5-4.84.27-4.29
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect {010}

Mohs Hardness

5.55-5.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Goethite- FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.