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Datolite and Chromite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe++Cr2O4

Datolite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite 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 Datolite and Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Datolite- CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Datolite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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