Lawsonite and Chromite Physical Properties

Lawsonite

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

3.094.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

White, Yellow, Pale blue, Brittle, Uneven

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}, imperfect on {101}

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

85.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe++Cr2O4

Lawsonite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Lawsonite 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 Lawsonite and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Lawsonite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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