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Chromite and Smoky Quartz Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
2.65
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Conchoidal, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
{0110} Indistinct
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
SiO2

Chromite and Smoky Quartz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Smoky Quartz 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 Smoky Quartz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Smoky Quartz- SiO2

Chromite and Smoky Quartz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Smoky Quartz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Smoky Quartz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.65 whereas that of Smoky Quartz is 2.65.