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Chromite and Wavellite Physical Properties


Wavellite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
insoluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.36  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Fibrous  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
[110] perfect, [101] good, [010] distinct  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
3.5-4  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Al 3(PO 4) 2(OH,F) 3 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chromite and Wavellite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Wavellite 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 Wavellite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Wavellite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Wavellite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Wavellite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.36 whereas that of Wavellite is 2.36.

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