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Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphire Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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insoluble
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.95-4.03
1.5 Fracture
Not Available
Uneven, Uneven, Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
1.6 Cleavage
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None, but may exhibit parting
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
9
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Al 2 O 3

Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphire Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphire 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 Sapphire chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphire- Al 2 O 3

Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphire Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphire Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphire Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.95-4.03 whereas that of Sapphire is 3.95-4.03.