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Chrome-Chalcedony and Inderite Physical Properties


Inderite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
1.79   

Fracture
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Uneven   

Cleavage
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{110} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
2.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
MgB 3O 3(OH) 5 · 5H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)   

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Inderite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Inderite 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 Inderite chemical formula.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Inderite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Inderite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Inderite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 1.79 whereas that of Inderite is 1.79.

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