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Chromite and Sylvite Physical Properties


Sylvite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
1.993  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Perfect on [100], [010], [001]  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
2.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
KCl  

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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.

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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.

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