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Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphirine Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.70
3.40-3.58
1.5 Fracture
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ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{010} Perfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphirine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphirine 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 Sapphirine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Sapphirine- (Al,Mg) 8(Al,Si) 6O 20Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphirine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphirine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Sapphirine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.40-3.58 whereas that of Sapphirine is 3.40-3.58.