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Chromite and Seraphinite Physical Properties


Seraphinite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.60-3.02  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chromite and Seraphinite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Seraphinite 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 Seraphinite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Seraphinite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Seraphinite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Seraphinite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.60-3.02 whereas that of Seraphinite is 2.60-3.02.

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