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Chromite and Sylvite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.81.993
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.52.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
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Chromite and Sylvite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Sylvite 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 Sylvite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
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Chromite and Sylvite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Sylvite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Sylvite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 1.993 whereas that of Sylvite is 1.993.