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Staurolite

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Staurolite and Chromite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

Solubility

Durability

Specific Gravity

Fracture

Cleavage

Mohs Hardness

Chemical Composition

 
Brittle
-
-
3.7-3.8
Subconchoidal, Conchoidal
Distinct on {010}
7-7.5
(Fe,Mg,Zn) 2Al 9(Si,Al) 4O 22(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
 
Brittle
-
-
4.5-4.8
Uneven
None, parting may develop along {111}
5.5
Fe++Cr2O4

Staurolite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Staurolite 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 Staurolite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Staurolite and Chromite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Staurolite and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Staurolite Vs Chromite during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Staurolite is whereas that of Chromite is .