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Chrome-Chalcedony and Cordierite Physical Properties


Cordierite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Not Available   
Brittle   

Solubility
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Durability
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Not Available   

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
2.57-2.66   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle   

Cleavage
Not Available   
Fair on {100}, poor on {001} and {010}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
7-7.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
Mg2Al4Si5O18   

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Cordierite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Cordierite 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 Cordierite chemical formula.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Cordierite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Cordierite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Cordierite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.57-2.66 whereas that of Cordierite is 2.57-2.66.

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