Glaucophane and Chromite Physical Properties

Glaucophane

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

3-3.154.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Good on [110] and on [001]

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.0-6.55.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

[ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2

Fe++Cr2O4

Glaucophane and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Glaucophane 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 Glaucophane and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Glaucophane- [ ]Na2(Mg3Al2)Si8O22(OH)2
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Glaucophane and Chromite Specific Gravity

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