Chrome-Chalcedony and Milarite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.52-2.60
  
Fracture
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Uneven, Uneven, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle, Metallic
  
Cleavage
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{0001} Imperfect, {1120} Imperfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
5.5-6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
  
Chrome-Chalcedony and Milarite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Milarite 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 Milarite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Milarite- KCa 2AlBe 2Si 12O 30 · 0.5H 2OMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references
Chrome-Chalcedony and Milarite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Milarite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Milarite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.52-2.60 whereas that of Milarite is 2.52-2.60.