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Chromite and Xonotlite Physical Properties


Xonotlite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.71-2.72  

Fracture
Uneven  
Fibrous  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
{???} Good  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-6.5  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Ca 6Si 6O 17(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)  

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Chromite and Xonotlite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Xonotlite 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 Xonotlite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Xonotlite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Xonotlite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Xonotlite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.71-2.72 whereas that of Xonotlite is 2.71-2.72.

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