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Chromite Vs Fibrolite


Fibrolite Vs Chromite


Astrology

Origin
Southern and central Africa  
Southern and central Africa  

Color
Black, Brownish, Brown  
Brown, Colorless, Green  

Streak
Brown  
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For which Rashi?
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Planet
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Element of Planets
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Energy
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How to Wear?
  
  

Finger
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Ring Metal
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Deities
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Not to wear with
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Powers
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Birthstone
  
  

Planetary
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Talisman
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Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
4.5-4.8  
3.14-3.25  

Fracture
Uneven  
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Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}  
Perfect  

Mohs Hardness
5.5  
6-7  

Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4  
Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

Optical Properties

Luster
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Pleochroism
none.  
DistinctArthur Thomas  

Dispersion
0.04  
39
0.02  
99+

Transparency
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Transparent  

Refractive Index
2.08-2.16  
1.658-1.678  

Optic Character
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Crystal System
Isometric  
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Birefringence
-9999  
-9999  

Clarity
-  
Transparent  

Benefits

Physical
  
  

Neurological
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Cardiovascular
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Respiratory
Poor  
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Reproductive
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Digestive
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Aids in digestion and nutrient absorption  

Psychology
Vitality  
Focus  

Healing
Emotional healing  
Emotional healing  

Qualities Associated
Protection  
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Chromite Vs Fibrolite Fracture

Fracture is an important parameter when you compare Chromite and Fibrolite Physical Properties. It is necessary to understand the significance of these properties, before you compare Chromite Vs Fibrolite fracture. Whenever a gemstone chip breaks, it leaves a characteristic line along its breakage. Such lines are known as fracture and are used to identify the gemstones in their initial stages of production when they are in the form of rough minerals. Fracture is usually described with the terms “fibrous” and “splintery” to denote a fracture that usually leaves elongated and sharp edges. Fracture observed in Chromite is Uneven.

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Chromite Vs Fibrolite Luster

A primary knowledge about Chromite vs Fibrolite luster is useful in apparent identifications of these gemstones. Luster is the measure of light that gets reflected when incident on a finished cut gemstone. There are two major types of lusters: Silky and Adamantine. Since luster varies between two crystals of even the same gemstone, luster is limited to basic identification criteria.

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