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Pyrophyllite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Pyrophyllite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.65-2.90  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{001} Perfect  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Al 2Si 4O 10(OH) 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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Pyrophyllite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Pyrophyllite 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 Pyrophyllite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Pyrophyllite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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