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Chrome-Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Vesuvianite is virtually insolouble in acids
1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
3.32-3.43
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle
1.6 Cleavage
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Poor on {110} and {100} very poor on {001}
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
6-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
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Chrome-Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite 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 Vesuvianite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Vesuvianite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.32-3.43 whereas that of Vesuvianite is 3.32-3.43.