Euclase and Chromite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
Solubility
Not Available
Not Available
Durability
Not Available
Not Available
Specific Gravity
3.08-3.12
4.5-4.8
Fracture
ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), Brittle, Metallic
Uneven
Cleavage
{010} Perfect
None, parting may develop along {111}
Chemical Composition
BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Fe++Cr2O4
Euclase and Chromite Chemical Formula
While comparing Euclase 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 Euclase and Chromite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Euclase- BeAlSiO 4(OH)Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Euclase and Chromite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Euclase and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Euclase and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Euclase is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.