Chrome-Chalcedony and Rhodolite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Rhodolite

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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

2.55-2.703.84

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

none, may show indistinct parting

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-77-7.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

(Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

Chrome-Chalcedony and Rhodolite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Rhodolite 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 Rhodolite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Rhodolite- (Mg,Fe)₃Al₂Si₃O₁₂

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Rhodolite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Rhodolite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Rhodolite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.84 whereas that of Rhodolite is 3.84.