Topaz and Chromite Physical Properties
Tenacity
Not Available
  
Brittle
  
Solubility
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Durability
Not Available
  
Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
3.49-3.57
  
4.5-4.8
  
Fracture
Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle
  
Uneven
  
Cleavage
[001] Perfect
  
None, parting may develop along {111}
  
Mohs Hardness
8
  
5.5
  
Chemical Composition
Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
  
Fe++Cr2O4
  
Topaz and Chromite Chemical Formula
While comparing Topaz 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 Topaz and Chromite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Topaz- Al2SiO4(F,OH)2
- Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
Topaz and Chromite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Topaz and Chromite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Topaz and Chromite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Topaz is 4.5-4.8 whereas that of Chromite is 4.5-4.8.