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Chromite and Variscite Physical Properties


Variscite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.42-2.58  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
[010] perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
4-5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)  

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Chromite and Variscite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Variscite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.

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