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Chromite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Vesuvianite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
3.32-3.43  

Fracture
Uneven  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  

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Chromite and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.

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