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Thulite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Thulite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
Not Available   
Not Available   

Durability
Not Available   
Not Available   

Specific Gravity
3.1   
4.5-4.8   

Fracture
Uneven, Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)   
Uneven   

Cleavage
Perfect {010} imperfect {100}   
None, parting may develop along {111}   

Mohs Hardness
6-7   
5.5   

Chemical Composition
Ca2Al3(SiO4)3(OH)   
Fe++Cr2O4   

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Thulite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Thulite 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 Thulite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Thulite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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