Copper and Chromite Physical Properties

Copper

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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

Not Available4.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Hackly Jagged, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

2.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Copper and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Copper 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 Copper and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Copper- Cu
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Copper and Chromite Specific Gravity

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