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Chromite and Wernerite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle
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Solubility

-
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Durability

-
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Specific Gravity

4.5-4.82.50-2.80
1 7.18
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Fracture

Uneven
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Cleavage

None, parting may develop along {111}
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Mohs Hardness

5.55-6.5
2 10
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Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4
Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Wernerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Wernerite 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 Wernerite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Wernerite- Na 4(Al,Si) 12O 24Cl to Ca 4(Si,Al) 12O 24(CO 3,SO 4)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chromite and Wernerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Wernerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Wernerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.50-2.80 whereas that of Wernerite is 2.50-2.80.