Chrome-Chalcedony and Stolzite Physical Properties

Chrome-Chalcedony

Stolzite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

2.55-2.702

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, Uneven, Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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Imperfect on {001}, indistinct on {011}

1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-72.5-3

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Stolzite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Stolzite 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 Stolzite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Stolzite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Stolzite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Stolzite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2 whereas that of Stolzite is 2.