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Whitlockite and Chromite Physical Properties


Chromite and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.12  
4.5-4.8  

Fracture
Uneven  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None, parting may develop along {111}  

Mohs Hardness
-9999  
5.5  

Chemical Composition
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  
Fe++Cr2O4  

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Whitlockite and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite and Chromite chemical formula.

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Whitlockite and Chromite Specific Gravity

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

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