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Cymophane and Chromite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.69-3.81
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
8.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
Fe++Cr2O4

Cymophane and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Cymophane 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 Cymophane and Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Cymophane- BeAl 2O 4Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Cymophane and Chromite Specific Gravity

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