Chrome-Chalcedony and Moissanite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Moissanite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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none

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.703.17-3.24

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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(0001) indistinct

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-79-9.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Moissanite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Moissanite 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 Moissanite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Moissanite- SiCArthur Thomas , Gemstones (2009)

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Moissanite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Moissanite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Moissanite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.17-3.24 whereas that of Moissanite is 3.17-3.24.