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Chrome-Chalcedony and Carnelian 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
2.55-2.702.58-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO2

Chrome-Chalcedony and Carnelian Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Carnelian 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 Carnelian chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Carnelian- SiO2

Chrome-Chalcedony and Carnelian Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Carnelian Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Carnelian Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.58-2.64 whereas that of Carnelian is 2.58-2.64.