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Chromite and Mottramite Physical Properties


Mottramite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Soluble   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
5.9   

Fracture
Uneven   
Sub-Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
None observed   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
Not Available   

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Chromite and Mottramite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Mottramite 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 Mottramite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Mottramite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Mottramite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Mottramite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 5.9 whereas that of Mottramite is 5.9.

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