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Sapphire and Chromite Physical Properties

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1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
insoluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
3.95-4.03
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
None, but may exhibit parting
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
9
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
Al 2 O 3
Fe++Cr2O4

Sapphire and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sapphire 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 Sapphire and Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Sapphire and Chromite Specific Gravity

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