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Chrome-Chalcedony and Emerald 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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Hard
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
2.67-2.78
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Imperfect on the [0001]
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Be3Al2SiO6

Chrome-Chalcedony and Emerald Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Emerald 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 Emerald chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Emerald- Be3Al2SiO6

Chrome-Chalcedony and Emerald Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Emerald Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Emerald Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.67-2.78 whereas that of Emerald is 2.67-2.78.

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