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Shungite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Shungite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
-9999  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
C  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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Shungite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Shungite 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 Shungite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Shungite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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