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Dravite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Dravite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.03-3.18  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
Uneven, Irregular, Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{???} Indistinct  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
7-7.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Na(Mg 3)Al 6(Si 6O 18)(BO 3) 3(OH) 3(OH)Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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Dravite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Dravite 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 Dravite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Dravite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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