Chromite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties

Chromite

Pezzottaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.90-3.14

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Imperfect; basal

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.57.5-8

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

(Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chromite and Pezzottaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Pezzottaite 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 Pezzottaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Pezzottaite- (Be,Cs) 3Al 2Si 6O 18 · 0.5H 2OUlrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chromite and Pezzottaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Pezzottaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Pezzottaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.90-3.14 whereas that of Pezzottaite is 2.90-3.14.