Chromite and Gyrolite Physical Properties

Chromite

Gyrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.48

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Brittle, Uneven, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Perfect on {001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

Chromite and Gyrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Gyrolite 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 Gyrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Gyrolite- NaCa16Si23AlO60(OH)8•64(H2O)

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Chromite and Gyrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Gyrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Gyrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.48 whereas that of Gyrolite is 2.48.