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Sarcopside and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Sarcopside Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.79-3.94  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
Lamellar, Splintery  
Uneven  

Cleavage
{100} Good, {001} Good, {010} Poor  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
4  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
FeAs  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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Sarcopside and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sarcopside 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 Sarcopside and Chromite chemical formula.

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Sarcopside and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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