Chrome-Chalcedony and Vlasovite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Brittle
  
Solubility
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Nearly insoluble in HCl and HNO3
  
Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.97
  
Fracture
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Conchoidal, Brittle
  
Cleavage
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Distinct on {010}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
6
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Chrome-Chalcedony and Vlasovite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite 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 Vlasovite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Vlasovite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Vlasovite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.97 whereas that of Vlasovite is 2.97.