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Chrome-Chalcedony
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Chrome-Chalcedony and Willemite 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
2.55-2.703.89-4.18
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Uneven
1.6 Cleavage
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{0001}, {11 2 0} imperfect
1.7 Mohs Hardness
6.5-75.5
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome-Chalcedony and Willemite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Willemite 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 Willemite chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  • Chemical formula of Willemite- Zn 2SiO 4Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chrome-Chalcedony and Willemite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Willemite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Willemite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 3.89-4.18 whereas that of Willemite is 3.89-4.18.