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Chrome-Chalcedony and Whitlockite Physical Properties


Whitlockite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70  
3.12  

Fracture
-  
Uneven  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
-9999  

Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  
Ca 9(Mg,Fe2+ )(PO 4) 6(PO 3OH)Anthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)  

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Whitlockite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Whitlockite 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 Whitlockite chemical formula.

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Chrome-Chalcedony and Whitlockite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Whitlockite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Whitlockite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.12 whereas that of Whitlockite is 3.12.

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