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Vesuvianite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Vesuvianite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.32-3.43  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
Uneven  

Cleavage
Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
6-7  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca10(Mg,Fe)2Al4(SiO4)5(Si2O7)2(OH)4  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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Vesuvianite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Vesuvianite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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