Clinochlore and Chromite Physical Properties

Clinochlore

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.60-3.024.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{001} Perfect

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2-2.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Fe++Cr2O4

Clinochlore and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Clinochlore 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 Clinochlore and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Clinochlore- (Mg,Fe2+ ) 5Al(Si 3Al)O 10(OH) 8Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Clinochlore and Chromite Specific Gravity

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