Home
Gemstones


Citrine and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Citrine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.65   
4.5-4.8   

Fracture
ConchoidalMichael O’Donoghue, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Indiscernible   
None, parting may develop along {111}   

Mohs Hardness
7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO2   
Fe++Cr2O4   

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Citrine and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Citrine and Chromite 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 Citrine and Chromite chemical formula.

Compare Semi Precious Gemstones

Citrine and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Citrine and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Citrine and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Citrine is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.

Semi Precious

Semi Precious


Compare Semi Precious Gemstones