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Chromite and Lepidolite Physical Properties


Lepidolite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.80-2.90  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
{001} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chromite and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.

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