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Kunzite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties


Chrome-Chalcedony and Kunzite Physical Properties


Physical Properties

Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.15-3.21   
2.55-2.70   

Fracture
Gemstones of the world (2001), UnevenWalter Schumann, Gemstones of the world (2001)   
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Cleavage
1,2 prismatic   
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Mohs Hardness
6-7   
6.5-7   

Chemical Composition
LiAlSi2O6   
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)   

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Kunzite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Kunzite 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 Kunzite and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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Kunzite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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