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Chromite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Sarcopside and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
3.79-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Lamellar, Splintery  

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

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
FeAs  

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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.

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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.

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