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Kutnohorite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
Brittle
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1.2 Solubility
Soluble
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1.3 Durability
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1.4 Specific Gravity
3.12
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Subconchoidal, Brittle, Conchoidal
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1.6 Cleavage
Perfect on {10 1 1}
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
3-4
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
Not Available
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Kutnohorite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Kutnohorite 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 Kutnohorite and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

Kutnohorite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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