Chrome-Chalcedony and Hambergite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Hambergite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702.33-2.37

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle, Metallic

1.6 Cleavage

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Perfect on {010}, good on {100}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome-Chalcedony and Hambergite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Hambergite 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 Hambergite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Hambergite- Be 2BO 3(OH)Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Hambergite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Hambergite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Hambergite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.33-2.37 whereas that of Hambergite is 2.33-2.37.