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Hiddenite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Hiddenite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
1,2 prismatic  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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Hiddenite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Hiddenite 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 Hiddenite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Hiddenite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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