Chrome-Chalcedony and Simpsonite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Simpsonite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

Not Available

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.70Not Available

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Not Available

ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), ConchoidalAnthony et al, Handbook of mineralogy (2001), Brittle, Conchoidal

1.6 Cleavage

Not Available

None

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)

Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

Chrome-Chalcedony and Simpsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Simpsonite 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 Simpsonite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Simpsonite- Al 4(Ta,Nb) 3(O,OH,F) 14Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Simpsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Simpsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Simpsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is Not Available whereas that of Simpsonite is Not Available.