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Chromite and Sillimanite Physical Properties


Sillimanite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Tough   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
3.20-3.26   

Fracture
Uneven   
Splintery   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
{010} perfect   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
Al 2SiO 5Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chromite and Sillimanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Sillimanite 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 Sillimanite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Sillimanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Sillimanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Sillimanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.20-3.26 whereas that of Sillimanite is 3.20-3.26.

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