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Gaspeite and Chromite Physical Properties

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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
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.714.5-4.8
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
{10 1 1} Good
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
4.5-55.5
Amber
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

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.