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Chromite and Morion Physical Properties


Morion and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.65  

Fracture
Uneven  
ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chromite and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

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Chromite and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.

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