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Chromite and Sinhalite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.46-3.50
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Conchoidal

Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}
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Mohs Hardness

5.56-7
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4
MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Sinhalite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Sinhalite 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 Sinhalite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Sinhalite- MgAlBO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chromite and Sinhalite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Sinhalite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Sinhalite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.46-3.50 whereas that of Sinhalite is 3.46-3.50.