Chrome-Chalcedony and Fluorite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Fluorite

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Physical Properties

Tenacity

Brittle

Solubility

slightly water soluble and in hot hydrochloric acid

Durability

Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.00-3.25

1 7.18

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Fracture

Subconchoidal, Uneven, ConchoidalWalter Schumann

Cleavage

None

Octahedral, perfect on {111}, parting on {011}

Mohs Hardness

6.5-74

2 10

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Chemical Composition

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

CaF₂

Chrome-Chalcedony and Fluorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Fluorite 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 Fluorite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Fluorite- CaF₂

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Fluorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Fluorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Fluorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.00-3.25 whereas that of Fluorite is 3.00-3.25.