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Chrome-Chalcedony and Californite Physical Properties


Californite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.32-3.47   

Fracture
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Cleavage
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Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
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Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Ca 10Mg 2Al 4(SiO 4) 5(Si 2O 7) 2(OH) 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.   

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Californite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Californite 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 Californite chemical formula.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Californite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Californite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Californite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.32-3.47 whereas that of Californite is 3.32-3.47.

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