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Chrome-Chalcedony
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Chrome-Chalcedony and Brookite Physical Properties

Physical Properties

Tenacity

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Brittle

Solubility

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-

Durability

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-

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.87-4.14
1 7.18
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Fracture

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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal

Cleavage

None
Poor on {120}, in traces on {001}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-75.5-6
2 10
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Chemical Composition

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

Chrome-Chalcedony and Brookite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Brookite 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 Brookite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Brookite- TiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome-Chalcedony and Brookite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Brookite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Brookite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.87-4.14 whereas that of Brookite is 3.87-4.14.