Garnet and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

Garnet

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

3.55-4.33

2.55-2.70

1.5 Fracture

Conchoidal, Uneven

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1.6 Cleavage

Indistinct

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

6.5-7.5

6.5-7

1.8 Chemical Composition

Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.

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

Garnet and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Garnet 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 Garnet and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Garnet- Garnet is a series of several different minerals with unique chemical formulas.
Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Garnet and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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