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Chromite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
3.12  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chromite and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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