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Demantoid 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
3.77-3.95
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
6.5
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Fe++Cr2O4

Demantoid and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Demantoid 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 Demantoid and Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Demantoid- Ca 3Fe 2(SiO 4) 3Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Demantoid and Chromite Specific Gravity

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