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Chrome-Chalcedony and Goethite Physical Properties


Goethite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
HCl soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
4.27-4.29  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect {010}  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
FeO(OH)Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)  

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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.

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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.

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