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Chromite and Parisite Physical Properties

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4.5-4.84.33-4.42
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}
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Mohs Hardness

5.54.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4
Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chromite and Parisite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Parisite 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 Parisite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Parisite- Ca(Nd,Ce,La) 2(CO 3) 3F 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chromite and Parisite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Parisite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Parisite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 4.33-4.42 whereas that of Parisite is 4.33-4.42.