Chrome-Chalcedony and Sard Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony and Sard Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Sard 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 Sard chemical formula.

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

Chrome-Chalcedony and Sard Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Sard Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Sard Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.58-2.63 whereas that of Sard is 2.58-2.63.