Magnetite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

Magnetite

Chrome-Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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1.2 Solubility

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1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

5.22.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Uneven, Management Team (2012), Conchoidal, Brittle

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1.6 Cleavage

None

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

5.5-6.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.

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

Magnetite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Magnetite 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 Magnetite and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Magnetite- Fe 3O 4Ulrich Henn and Claudio C.
Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

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Magnetite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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