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Chrome-Chalcedony and Hypersthene Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.70
3.45-3.55
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{100} Perfect, {010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
5-6
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome-Chalcedony and Hypersthene Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Hypersthene 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 Hypersthene chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Hypersthene- (Fe,Mg) 2Si 2O 6Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome-Chalcedony and Hypersthene Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Hypersthene Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Hypersthene Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.45-3.55 whereas that of Hypersthene is 3.45-3.55.