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Chalcedony and Chromite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Not Available
Brittle
1.2 Solubility
Soluble
Not Available
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
4.5-4.8
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
Absent
None, parting may develop along {111}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO2
Fe++Cr2O4

Chalcedony and Chromite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony and Chromite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2
  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4

Chalcedony and Chromite Specific Gravity

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