Home
Gemstones


Biotite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Biotite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.7-3.3  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Uneven, Even  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on the {001}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
2.5-3.0  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
K(Mg,Fe++)3[AlSi3O10(OH,F)2  
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

Optical Properties >>
<< Astrology

Biotite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Biotite and Chrome-Chalcedony 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 Biotite and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

Compare Yellow Gemstones

Biotite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Biotite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Biotite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Biotite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.

Yellow Gemstones

Yellow Gemstones


Compare Yellow Gemstones