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Chromite and Topaz Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
3.49-3.57
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
[001] Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.5
8
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Chromite and Topaz Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Topaz 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 Topaz chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2

Chromite and Topaz Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Topaz Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Topaz Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.49-3.57 whereas that of Topaz is 3.49-3.57.