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Chromite and Polyhalite Physical Properties


Polyhalite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.78  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Perfect on {10 1 }; parting on {010}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
K2Ca2Mg(SO4)4·2H2O  

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Chromite and Polyhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Polyhalite 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 Polyhalite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Polyhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Polyhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Polyhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.78 whereas that of Polyhalite is 2.78.

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