Chrome-Chalcedony and Diamond Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Diamond

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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Soluble

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.50-3.53

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Conchoidal, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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111 (perfect in four directions)

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-710

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Chrome-Chalcedony and Diamond Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Diamond 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 Diamond chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Diamond- C

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Diamond Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Diamond Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Diamond Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.50-3.53 whereas that of Diamond is 3.50-3.53.