Feldspar and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

Feldspar

Chrome-Chalcedony

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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

2.56-2.752.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Conchoidal, Uneven, Conchoidal, Gemstones of the world (2001)

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1.6 Cleavage

two or three

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Feldspar and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Feldspar 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 Feldspar and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Feldspar and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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