Chromite and Moissanite Physical Properties

Chromite

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

none

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.17-3.24

1 7.18

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

5.59-9.5

2 10

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)

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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.