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Ludlamite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Ludlamite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.1-3.2  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Vitreous, pearly on cleavage  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
3-4  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
(Fe2+ ,Mg,Mn2+ ) 3(PO 4) 2 · 4H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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Ludlamite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Ludlamite 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 Ludlamite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Ludlamite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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