Chrome-Chalcedony and Fibrolite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Fibrolite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.14-3.25

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Fibrolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Fibrolite 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 Fibrolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Fibrolite- Al 2SiO 5Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Fibrolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Fibrolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Fibrolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.14-3.25 whereas that of Fibrolite is 3.14-3.25.