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Chrome-Chalcedony
Chrome-Chalcedony

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Fire Agate 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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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.702.60-2.64
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)
1.6 Cleavage
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Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-76.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
SiO 2Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Fire Agate Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Fire Agate 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 Fire Agate chemical formula.

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

Chrome-Chalcedony and Fire Agate Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Fire Agate Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Fire Agate Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.60-2.64 whereas that of Fire Agate is 2.60-2.64.