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Chrome-Chalcedony
Chrome-Chalcedony

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcopyrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Brittle
1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.704.1-4.3
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Brittle, Metallic
1.6 Cleavage
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Indistinct on {011}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-73.5-4
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcopyrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcopyrite 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 Chalcopyrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chalcopyrite- CuFeS 2Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcopyrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcopyrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Chalcopyrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 4.1-4.3 whereas that of Chalcopyrite is 4.1-4.3.