Chrome-Chalcedony and Variscite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.42-2.58
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Splintery, ConchoidalWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001) More from other references, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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[010] perfect
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
4-5
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
  
Chrome-Chalcedony and Variscite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Variscite 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 Variscite chemical formula.
- Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
- Chemical formula of Variscite- AlPO4 · 2(H2O)
Chrome-Chalcedony and Variscite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Variscite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Variscite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.42-2.58 whereas that of Variscite is 2.42-2.58.