Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

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Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

SiO₂

Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcedony 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 Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.