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Chromite and Liddicoatite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
3.02
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
{0001} Poor
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
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1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chromite and Liddicoatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Liddicoatite 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 Liddicoatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Liddicoatite- Ca(Li 2Al)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chromite and Liddicoatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Liddicoatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Liddicoatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.02 whereas that of Liddicoatite is 3.02.