Chromite and Narsarsukite Physical Properties

Chromite

Narsarsukite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.72-2.83

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Good on {100} and {110}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.56-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chromite and Narsarsukite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Narsarsukite 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 Narsarsukite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Narsarsukite- Na 2(Ti,Fe)Si 4(O,F) 11Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chromite and Narsarsukite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Narsarsukite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Narsarsukite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.72-2.83 whereas that of Narsarsukite is 2.72-2.83.