Chrome-Chalcedony and Morion Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Morion

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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

2.55-2.702.65

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001), ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)

1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7Not Available

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome-Chalcedony and Morion Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Morion 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 Morion chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Morion- SiO 2Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Morion Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Morion Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Morion Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.65 whereas that of Morion is 2.65.