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Chromite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Jacobsite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
4.76-5.03  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chromite and Jacobsite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Jacobsite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Jacobsite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Jacobsite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 4.76-5.03 whereas that of Jacobsite is 4.76-5.03.

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