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Celestine and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Celestine Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
3.90-4.00  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Perfect on {001}, good on {210}, poor on {010}  
None  

Mohs Hardness
3-3.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SrSO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Celestine and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Celestine 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 Celestine and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Celestine and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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