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Chrome-Chalcedony and Microcline Physical Properties


Microcline 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   
2.55-2.63   

Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, Gems   

Cleavage
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{001} Perfect, {010} Good   

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7   
6-6.5   

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   
KAlSi 3O 8Arthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)   

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Microcline Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Microcline 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 Microcline chemical formula.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Microcline Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Microcline Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Microcline Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.63 whereas that of Microcline is 2.55-2.63.

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