Chromite and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Chromite

Rhodolite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.84

1 7.18

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Fracture

Uneven

Conchoidal

Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

none, may show indistinct parting

Mohs Hardness

5.57-7.5

2 10

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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

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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.