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Chromite and Marialite Physical Properties


Marialite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
2.50   

Fracture
Uneven   
Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Distinct on {100} and {110}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
5.5-6   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
3NaAlSi 3O 8 · NaClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)   

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Chromite and Marialite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Marialite 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 Marialite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Marialite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Marialite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Marialite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.50 whereas that of Marialite is 2.50.

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