Chromite and Serpentine Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
2.44-2.62
Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Uneven, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Not Available
Mohs Hardness
5.5
2.5-5.5
Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chromite and Serpentine Chemical Formula
While comparing Chromite and Serpentine 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 Serpentine chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
- Chemical formula of Serpentine- H 4Mg 3Si 2O 9Walter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references
Chromite and Serpentine Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Serpentine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Serpentine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.44-2.62 whereas that of Serpentine is 2.44-2.62.