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Iddingsite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Iddingsite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
2.5-2.8   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
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Cleavage
{???} Perfect   
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Mohs Hardness
3   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
MgO.Fe2O3.3SiO2•4(H2O)   
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Iddingsite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Iddingsite 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 Iddingsite and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Iddingsite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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