Chrome-Chalcedony and Jasper Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.58-2.91
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)
  
Cleavage
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Indiscernible
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
SiO2
  
Chrome-Chalcedony and Jasper Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Jasper 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 Jasper chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Jasper- SiO2
Chrome-Chalcedony and Jasper Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Jasper Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Jasper Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.58-2.91 whereas that of Jasper is 2.58-2.91.