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Chromite and Zektzerite Physical Properties


Zektzerite and Chromite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
2.79  

Fracture
Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
{100} and {010} perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
LiNa(Zr,Ti,Hf)Si 6O 15Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.  

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Chromite and Zektzerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Zektzerite 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 Zektzerite chemical formula.

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Chromite and Zektzerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Zektzerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Zektzerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.79 whereas that of Zektzerite is 2.79.

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