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Chromite and Weloganite Physical Properties


Weloganite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle   
Not Available   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8   
3.20-3.22   

Fracture
Uneven   
Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}   
Perfect on pseudo {0001}   

Mohs Hardness
5.5   
3   

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4   
Not Available   

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Chromite and Weloganite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Weloganite 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 Weloganite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Weloganite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Weloganite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Weloganite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.20-3.22 whereas that of Weloganite is 3.20-3.22.

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