Diamond and Chromite Physical Properties

Diamond

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.50-3.534.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

111 (perfect in four directions)

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

105.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe++Cr2O4

Diamond and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Diamond 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 Diamond and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Diamond- C
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Diamond and Chromite Specific Gravity

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