Chromite and Moss Agate Physical Properties

Chromite

Moss Agate

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.58-2.64

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

Chromite and Moss Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Moss Agate 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 Moss Agate chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Moss Agate- SiO 2Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)

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Chromite and Moss Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Moss Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Moss Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Moss Agate is 2.58-2.64.