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Pearl and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Pearl Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.60-2.85   
4.5-4.8   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
none   
None, parting may develop along {111}   

Mohs Hardness
2.5-4.5   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Not Available   
Fe++Cr2O4   

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Pearl and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pearl 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 Pearl and Chromite chemical formula.

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Pearl and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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