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Prase and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

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
2.64-2.69
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Gems, Sixth Edition (2006), Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
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1.6 Cleavage
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1.7 Mohs Hardness
7
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Prase and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Prase 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 Prase and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Prase- SiO 2Michael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006)
  • Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)

Prase and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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