Sulfur and Chromite Physical Properties

Sulfur

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

insoluble

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

Not Available4.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

(e.g. graphite).

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

{???} Imperfect, {???} Imperfect

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available5.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

Fe++Cr2O4

Sulfur and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Sulfur 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 Sulfur and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Sulfur and Chromite Specific Gravity

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