Chromite and Lizardite Physical Properties

Chromite

Lizardite

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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

4.5-4.82.55

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

{001} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chromite and Lizardite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Lizardite 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 Lizardite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Lizardite- Mg 3Si 2O 5(OH) 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

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Chromite and Lizardite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Lizardite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Lizardite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.55 whereas that of Lizardite is 2.55.