Edenite and Chromite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Brittle
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.05-3.37
  
4.5-4.8
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
Good on (110)
  
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
5-6
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
  
Fe++Cr2O4
  
Edenite and Chromite Chemical Formula
While comparing Edenite 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 Edenite and Chromite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Edenite- NaCa2Mg5Si7AlO22(OH)2
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Edenite and Chromite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Edenite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Edenite and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Edenite is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.