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Hibonite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Hibonite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.84   
4.5-4.8   

Fracture
Subconchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Conchoidal, Brittle   
Uneven   

Cleavage
{0001} good, {10 1 0} parting   
None, parting may develop along {111}   

Mohs Hardness
7.5-8   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Ca,Ce)(Al,Ti,Mg)12O19   
Fe++Cr2O4   

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Hibonite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hibonite 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 Hibonite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Hibonite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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