Chromite and Phenakite Physical Properties

Chromite

Phenakite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.90-2.98

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Distinct on {11 2 0}, imperfect on {10 1 1}

Mohs Hardness

5.57.5-8

2 10

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Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Phenakite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Phenakite 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 Phenakite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Chemical formula of Phenakite- Be 2SiO 4Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chromite and Phenakite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Phenakite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Phenakite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.90-2.98 whereas that of Phenakite is 2.90-2.98.