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Chromite and Opal Physical Properties


Opal and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
BrittleWalter Schumann  

Solubility
-  
hot salt water  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
1.98-2.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
SiO2 · nH2O  

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Chromite and Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Opal 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 Opal chemical formula.

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Chromite and Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 1.98-2.25 whereas that of Opal is 1.98-2.25.

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