Tsavorite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties

Tsavorite

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

3.55-3.732.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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1.6 Cleavage

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1.7 Mohs Hardness

7-7.56.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

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

Tsavorite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Tsavorite 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 Tsavorite 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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Tsavorite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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