Chrome-Chalcedony and Zinnwaldite Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Elastic
  
Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.55-2.70
  
2.9-3.1
  
Fracture
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Uneven
  
Cleavage
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Perfect basal {001}
  
Mohs Hardness
6.5-7
  
3.5-4.0
  
Chemical Composition
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
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Chrome-Chalcedony and Zinnwaldite Chemical Formula
While comparing Chrome-Chalcedony and Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite 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 Zinnwaldite Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chrome-Chalcedony and Zinnwaldite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chrome-Chalcedony and Zinnwaldite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.9-3.1 whereas that of Zinnwaldite is 2.9-3.1.