Weloganite and Chrome-Chalcedony Physical Properties
Tenacity
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Solubility
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Durability
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Specific Gravity
3.20-3.22
  
2.55-2.70
  
Fracture
Conchoidal, Brittle
  
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Cleavage
Perfect on pseudo {0001}
  
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Mohs Hardness
3
  
6.5-7
  
Chemical Composition
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SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
  
Weloganite and Chrome-Chalcedony Chemical Formula
While comparing Weloganite 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 Weloganite and Chrome-Chalcedony chemical formula.
>- Chemical formula of Chrome-Chalcedony- SiO 2 (with trace Cr minerals) Gemdat.org , Management Team (2012)
Weloganite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific Gravity
Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Weloganite and Chrome-Chalcedony Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Weloganite and Chrome-Chalcedony Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Weloganite is 2.55-2.70 whereas that of Chrome-Chalcedony is 2.55-2.70.