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Chrome-Chalcedony and Emerald Physical Properties


Emerald and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
Hard  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.67-2.78  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann  

Cleavage
None  
Imperfect on the [0001]  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
7.5-8  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Be3Al2SiO6  

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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.

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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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