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Chrome-Chalcedony
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Chrome-Chalcedony and Anorthoclase 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
2.55-2.702.56-2.62
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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From the Greek for oblique and fracture, descriptive of the cleavage
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76-6.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Anorthoclase Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Anorthoclase 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 Anorthoclase chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Anorthoclase- (Na,K)AlSi 3O 8Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Anorthoclase Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Anorthoclase Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Anorthoclase Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.56-2.62 whereas that of Anorthoclase is 2.56-2.62.