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Chromite and Thulite Physical Properties


Thulite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
3.1  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)  

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Chromite and Thulite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Thulite 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 Thulite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Thulite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Thulite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Thulite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.1 whereas that of Thulite is 3.1.

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