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Chrome-Chalcedony and Kutnohorite Physical Properties


Kutnohorite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Brittle   

Solubility
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Soluble   

Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70   
3.12   

Fracture
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Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal   

Cleavage
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Perfect on {10 1 1}   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
3-4   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
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Chrome-Chalcedony and Kutnohorite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite chemical formula.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Kutnohorite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Kutnohorite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Kutnohorite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.12 whereas that of Kutnohorite is 3.12.

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