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Chromite and Pezzottaite Physical Properties


Pezzottaite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
2.90-3.14   

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

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Imperfect; basal   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
7.5-8   

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

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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.

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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.

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