Chrome-Chalcedony and Halite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Water-soluble
  
Durability
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Not Available
  
Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.17
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
Not Available
  
Perfect {001}, three directions cubic
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
2.0-2.5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
NaCl
  
Chrome-Chalcedony and Halite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Halite 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 Halite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Halite- NaCl
Chrome-Chalcedony and Halite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Halite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Halite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.17 whereas that of Halite is 2.17.