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Chromite and Scheelite Physical Properties


Scheelite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
5.9-6.3  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
On {101}, distinct; on {112}, interrupted; on {001}, indistinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4.5-5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
CaWO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chromite and Scheelite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Scheelite 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 Scheelite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Scheelite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Scheelite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Scheelite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 5.9-6.3 whereas that of Scheelite is 5.9-6.3.

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