Gaspeite and Chromite Physical Properties

Gaspeite

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

HCl soluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.714.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{10 1 1} Good

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

4.5-55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

(Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3

Fe++Cr2O4

Gaspeite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Gaspeite 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 Gaspeite and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Gaspeite- (Ni,Mg,Fe++)CO3
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Gaspeite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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