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Jasper and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Jasper Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
-  
-  

Solubility
-  
-  

Durability
-  
-  

Specific Gravity
2.58-2.91  
2.55-2.70  

Fracture
Conchoidal  
-  

Cleavage
Indiscernible  
None  

Mohs Hardness
6.5-7  
6.5-7  

Chemical Composition
SiO2  
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)  

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Jasper and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Jasper 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 Jasper and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Jasper and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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