Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyroxmangite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.76-3.77
Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
Cleavage
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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyroxmangite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyroxmangite 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 Pyroxmangite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Pyroxmangite- (Fe,Mn) 7Si 7O 21Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyroxmangite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyroxmangite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Pyroxmangite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.76-3.77 whereas that of Pyroxmangite is 3.76-3.77.