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Chrome-Chalcedony and Lepidolite 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
2.80-2.90
1.5 Fracture
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Uneven, UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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{001} perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
2.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome-Chalcedony and Lepidolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Lepidolite 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 Lepidolite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Lepidolite- Mg 3Si 4O 10(OH) 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome-Chalcedony and Lepidolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Lepidolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Lepidolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.80-2.90 whereas that of Lepidolite is 2.80-2.90.