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Chrome-Chalcedony and Andradite Garnet Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.8-3.9
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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None
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6.5-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Chrome-Chalcedony and Andradite Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Andradite Garnet 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 Chrome-Chalcedony and Andradite Garnet chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Andradite Garnet- Ca3Fe3+2Si3O12

Chrome-Chalcedony and Andradite Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Andradite Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Andradite Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.8-3.9 whereas that of Andradite Garnet is 3.8-3.9.