Chromite and Triplite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8
3.85-3.94
Fracture
Uneven
ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
{010} Good, {100} Distinct
Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chromite and Triplite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chromite and Triplite 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 Triplite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
- Chemical formula of Triplite- (Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chromite and Triplite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Triplite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Triplite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.85-3.94 whereas that of Triplite is 3.85-3.94.