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Chromite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
3.84
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
none, may show indistinct parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
(Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Chromite and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)3Al2Si3O12

Chromite and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.