Heliotrope and Chromite Physical Properties

Heliotrope

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.614.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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Fe++Cr2O4

Heliotrope and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Heliotrope 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 Heliotrope and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Heliotrope and Chromite Specific Gravity

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