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Chromite
Chromite

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Chromite and Hanksite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Readily soluble in water
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.82.562
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Good on {0001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.53-3.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chromite and Hanksite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Hanksite 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 Hanksite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Hanksite- KNa22(SO4)9(CO3)2Cl

Chromite and Hanksite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Hanksite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Hanksite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.562 whereas that of Hanksite is 2.562.