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Chrome-Chalcedony and Smithsonite Physical Properties


Smithsonite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
Brittle  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
4.00-4.65  

Fracture
-  
Uneven, Sub-Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Perfect on [1011]  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-5.5  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
ZnCO 3Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Smithsonite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Smithsonite 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 Smithsonite chemical formula.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Smithsonite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Smithsonite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Smithsonite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 4.00-4.65 whereas that of Smithsonite is 4.00-4.65.

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