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Datolite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Datolite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
Brittle  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.90-3.00  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal, Uneven  
-  

Cleavage
None  
None  

Mohs Hardness
5-5.5  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
CaBSiO 4(OH)Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references  
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Datolite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Datolite and Chrome-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 Datolite and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Datolite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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