Chromite and Shigaite Physical Properties

Chromite

Shigaite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

Moderately ﬂexible

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.32

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

Flexible Flexible fragments.

1.6 Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}

Perfect on {0001}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.52

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Not Available

Chromite and Shigaite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Shigaite 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 Shigaite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Chromite and Shigaite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Shigaite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Shigaite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.32 whereas that of Shigaite is 2.32.