Chromite and Labradorite Physical Properties

Chromite

Labradorite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.69-2.72

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Conchoidal, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Perfect on {001}, less perfect on {010}, intersecting at near 90°; distinct on {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

(Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

Chromite and Labradorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Labradorite 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 Labradorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Labradorite- (Na,Ca)_1-2Si_3-2O₈

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Chromite and Labradorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Labradorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Labradorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.69-2.72 whereas that of Labradorite is 2.69-2.72.