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Chromite and Sard Physical Properties


Sard and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
2.58-2.63   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chromite and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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Chromite and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.

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