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Peridot and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Peridot Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
1.54-1.55   
4.5-4.8   

Fracture
Conchoidal   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Poor   
None, parting may develop along {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
(Mg,Fe)2SiO4   
Fe++Cr2O4   

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Peridot and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Peridot 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 Peridot and Chromite chemical formula.

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Peridot and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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