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Chrome-Chalcedony and Erythrite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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Sectile
1.2 Solubility
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.06
1.5 Fracture
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Sectile Curved shavings or scrapings produced by a knife blade, (e.g. graphite).
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect on {010}; poor on {100} and { 1 02}.
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
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1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Erythrite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Erythrite 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 Erythrite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Erythrite- Co3(AsO4)2•8(H2O)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Erythrite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Erythrite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Erythrite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.06 whereas that of Erythrite is 3.06.