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Chromite and Tinzenite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
-

Solubility

-
-

Durability

-
-

Specific Gravity

4.5-4.83.355-3.433
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
Uneven

Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}
{???} Good, {???} Good

Mohs Hardness

5.5-9999
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4
(Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chromite and Tinzenite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Tinzenite 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 Tinzenite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Tinzenite- (Ca,Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ) 3Al 2BSi 4O 15(OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chromite and Tinzenite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Tinzenite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Tinzenite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.355-3.433 whereas that of Tinzenite is 3.355-3.433.