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Diamond and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Diamond Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
Soluble  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.50-3.53  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
111 (perfect in four directions)  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
10  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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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.

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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.

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