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Chrome-Chalcedony and Viridine Physical Properties

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
2.55-2.70
3.05-3.21
1.5 Fracture
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UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), UnevenArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009)
1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
7-7.5
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
(Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Viridine Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Viridine 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 Viridine chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Viridine- (Al,Mn3+ ) 2SiO 4OGemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Chrome-Chalcedony and Viridine Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Viridine Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Viridine Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.05-3.21 whereas that of Viridine is 3.05-3.21.