Eosphorite and Chromite Physical Properties

Eosphorite

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.05-3.084.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Poor on {100}

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Fe++Cr2O4

Eosphorite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Eosphorite 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 Eosphorite and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Eosphorite- Mn2+ Al(PO 4)(OH) 2H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Eosphorite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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