Chromite and Lawsonite Physical Properties

Chromite

Lawsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.09

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.58

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

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Chromite and Lawsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Chromite and Lawsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Lawsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Lawsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.09 whereas that of Lawsonite is 3.09.