Chrome-Chalcedony

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Physical & Optical Properties

Mohs Hardness 6.5 – 7.0
Specific Gravity 2.55 – 2.7
Refractive Index 1.53 – 1.543
Crystal System Trigonal
Luster Waxy,Resinous
Color various
Birefringence 0.003

Mohs Hardness

1 Talc 2 Gypsum 3 Calcite 4 Fluorite 5 Apatite 6 Orthoclase 7 Quartz 8 Topaz 9 Corundum 10 Diamond Chrome-Chalcedony
Mohs hardness of Chrome-Chalcedony shown against the ten reference minerals, from talc (1) to diamond (10).
Mohs Reference mineral Chrome-Chalcedony
1 Talc
2 Gypsum
3 Calcite
4 Fluorite
5 Apatite
6 Orthoclase
7 Quartz
8 Topaz
9 Corundum
10 Diamond

Crystal System

a a a Trigonal (Rhombohedral) a = b = c, α = β = γ ≠ 90°

Value & Market

Price Tier Moderate ($50-500/ct)

About Chrome-Chalcedony

クロム玉髄はクロムによって着色された稀少な鮮やかなりんご色から暗緑色の玉髄変種で、一般的な緑玉髄(クリソプレーズ)と異なるクロム着色機構を持ちます。ジンバブエが主要産地として知られ、「ミナスジェライス・クリソプレーズ」や「クロムカルセドニー」とも呼ばれます。その深い緑色は高品質のエメラルドを想起させます。

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chrome-Chalcedony?
クロム玉髄はクロムによって着色された稀少な鮮やかなりんご色から暗緑色の玉髄変種で、一般的な緑玉髄(クリソプレーズ)と異なるクロム着色機構を持ちます。ジンバブエが主要産地として知られ、「ミナスジェライス・クリソプレーズ」や「クロムカルセドニー」とも呼ばれます。その深い緑色は高品質のエメラルドを想起させます。
What is the hardness of Chrome-Chalcedony?
Chrome-Chalcedony has a Mohs hardness of 6.5 to 7.0, making it moderate for use in jewelry.
What color is Chrome-Chalcedony?
Chrome-Chalcedony is primarily Various.
How much does Chrome-Chalcedony cost?
Chrome-Chalcedony falls into the Moderate ($50-500/ct) price range. Prices vary based on color, clarity, cut, and origin.
What is the crystal system of Chrome-Chalcedony?
Chrome-Chalcedony belongs to the Trigonal crystal system.

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