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Chromite
Chromite

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Chromite and Sarcopside Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.79-3.94
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Lamellar, Splintery

Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor

Mohs Hardness

5.54
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4
FeAs

Chromite and Sarcopside Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Sarcopside- FeAs

Chromite and Sarcopside Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Sarcopside Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Sarcopside Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.79-3.94 whereas that of Sarcopside is 3.79-3.94.