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Chrome-Chalcedony
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Chrome-Chalcedony and Goethite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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HCl soluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.704.27-4.29
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals)., Uneven, Gemstones (2009), torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).
1.6 Cleavage
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Perfect {010}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75-5.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Goethite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Goethite 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 Goethite chemical formula.

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

Chrome-Chalcedony and Goethite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Goethite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Goethite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 4.27-4.29 whereas that of Goethite is 4.27-4.29.