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Chromite and Starlite Physical Properties


Starlite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
3.91-4.73   

Fracture
Uneven   
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Not Available   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
6.5-7.5   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
ZrSiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chromite and Starlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Starlite 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 Starlite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Starlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Starlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Starlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.91-4.73 whereas that of Starlite is 3.91-4.73.

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