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Jacobsite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Jacobsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
4.76-5.03  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
5.5-6.5  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Mn2+ ,Fe2+ ,Mg)(Fe3+ ,Mn3+ ) 2O 4Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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Jacobsite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Jacobsite 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 Jacobsite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Jacobsite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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