Chromite and Microcline Physical Properties

Chromite

Microcline

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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

4.5-4.82.55-2.63

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, Gems

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

{001} Perfect, {010} Good

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-6.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Microcline- KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chromite and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.