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Chromite and Triplite Physical Properties


Triplite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
3.85-3.94  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Uneven  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
{010} Good, {100} Distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg,Ca) 2(PO 4)(F,OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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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.

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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.

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