Chrome-Chalcedony and Sphalerite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Sphalerite

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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

2.55-2.703.95-4.10

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Uneven

1.6 Cleavage

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{110} Perfect, {110} Perfect, {110} Perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-73.5-4

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

(Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome-Chalcedony and Sphalerite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Sphalerite 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 Sphalerite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Chemical formula of Sphalerite- (Zn,Fe)SMichael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Sphalerite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Sphalerite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Sphalerite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.95-4.10 whereas that of Sphalerite is 3.95-4.10.