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Chrome-Chalcedony and Turquoise Physical Properties


Turquoise and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
Soluble  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
2.30-2.90  

Fracture
-  
Conchoidal  

Cleavage
None  
Good to perfect_usually N/A  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
5-6  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
CuAl6(PO4)4(OH)8 • 4H2O  

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Turquoise Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Turquoise 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 Turquoise chemical formula.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Turquoise Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Turquoise Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Turquoise Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.30-2.90 whereas that of Turquoise is 2.30-2.90.

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