Chrome-Chalcedony and Grossular Garnet Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Grossular Garnet

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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

2.55-2.703.6

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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None

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-76.5-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Chrome-Chalcedony and Grossular Garnet Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Grossular Garnet 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 Grossular Garnet chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Grossular Garnet- Ca₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Grossular Garnet Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Grossular Garnet Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Grossular Garnet Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.6 whereas that of Grossular Garnet is 3.6.