Goldstone and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

Goldstone

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

2.50-2.802.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

torn surfaces, (e.g. fractured metals).

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1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

66.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Goldstone and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Goldstone 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 Goldstone and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

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Goldstone and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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