Vanadinite and Chromite Physical Properties

Vanadinite

Chromite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

6.8-7.14.5-4.8

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Brittle

Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

None

None, parting may develop along {111}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

3-45.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

C20H36

Fe++Cr2O4

Vanadinite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vanadinite 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 Vanadinite and Chromite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Vanadinite- C20H36
Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

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Vanadinite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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