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Chrome-Chalcedony and Chrysotile Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble in water
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.51-2.63
1.5 Fracture
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Fibrous
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5-4.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Chrysotile Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Chrysotile 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 Chrysotile chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Chrysotile- Mg 3(Si 2O 5)(OH) 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Chrysotile Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Chrysotile Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Chrysotile Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.51-2.63 whereas that of Chrysotile is 2.51-2.63.

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