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Chromite and Schorlomite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
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Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
3.77-3.93
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Gems, Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Schorlomite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Schorlomite 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 Schorlomite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Schorlomite- Ca 3Ti4+2(Fe3+2Si)O 12Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Schorlomite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Schorlomite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Schorlomite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.77-3.93 whereas that of Schorlomite is 3.77-3.93.