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Chrome-Chalcedony and Gahnospinel 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
2.55-2.70
3.65-4.55
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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None, but may exhibit slight parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5-8
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Gahnospinel Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Gahnospinel 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 Gahnospinel chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Gahnospinel- (Mg,Zn)Al 2O 4Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Gahnospinel Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Gahnospinel Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Gahnospinel Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.65-4.55 whereas that of Gahnospinel is 3.65-4.55.