Rosasite and Chromite Physical Properties

Rosasite

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Effervesces in cold

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

4-4.24.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

Perfect on {100} and {010}

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

45.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe++Cr2O4

Rosasite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Rosasite 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 Rosasite and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Rosasite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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