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Chrome-Chalcedony and Common Opal Physical Properties


Common Opal and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
1.98-2.50  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5.5-6.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
SiO 2 · nH 2OWalter Schumann , Gemstones of the world (2001)  

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Common Opal Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Common Opal 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 Common Opal chemical formula.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Common Opal Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Common Opal Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Common Opal Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 1.98-2.50 whereas that of Common Opal is 1.98-2.50.

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