Chrome-Chalcedony and Catapleiite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony and Catapleiite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Catapleiite 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 Catapleiite chemical formula.

• Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
• Chemical formula of Catapleiite- Na 2ZrSi 3O 9 · 2H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Catapleiite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Catapleiite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Catapleiite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.72 whereas that of Catapleiite is 2.72.