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Chromite and Moissanite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
none
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
3.17-3.24
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
(0001) indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
9-9.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.