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Chromite and Hackmanite Physical Properties


Hackmanite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.27-2.33  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5.5-6  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Na 8Al 6Si 6O 24Cl 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chromite and Hackmanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Hackmanite 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 Hackmanite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Hackmanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Hackmanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Hackmanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.27-2.33 whereas that of Hackmanite is 2.27-2.33.

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