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Chrome-Chalcedony and Chlorapatite 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
2.55-2.70
3.17-3.18
1.5 Fracture
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Chlorapatite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Chlorapatite 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 Chlorapatite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Chlorapatite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Chlorapatite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Chlorapatite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.17-3.18 whereas that of Chlorapatite is 3.17-3.18.

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