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Chromite
Chromite

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Chromite and Langbeinite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
Brittle

Solubility

-
Slowly dissolves in water

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.5-4.8-9999
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}
None

Mohs Hardness

5.53.5-4
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4
K2Mg2(SO4)3

Chromite and Langbeinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Langbeinite 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 Langbeinite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Langbeinite- K2Mg2(SO4)3

Chromite and Langbeinite Specific Gravity

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