Kyanite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

Kyanite

Chrome-Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Brittle

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.53-3.652.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Splintery, Brittle, Metallic

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1.6 Cleavage

[100] perfect [010] imperfect with 79° angle between

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

4-76.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Kyanite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Kyanite 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 Kyanite and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

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

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Kyanite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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