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Chromite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
Not Available
1.2 Solubility
Not Available
Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
4.5-4.82.55-2.70
Amber
1 7.18
1.5 Fracture
Uneven
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
None, parting may develop along {111}
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5.56.5-7
Amber
2 10
1.8 Chemical Composition
Fe++Cr2O4
SiO2

Chromite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Chromite and Chalcedony 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 Chromite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Chromite- Fe++Cr2O4
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Chromite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chromite and Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chromite and Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chromite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.