Ammolite and Chalcedony Physical Properties

Ammolite

Chalcedony

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

Not Available

1.2 Solubility

Not Available

Soluble

1.3 Durability

Not Available

1.4 Specific Gravity

2.75-2.802.55-2.70

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

Uneven, Granular

Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann

1.6 Cleavage

no true cleavage

Absent

1.7 Mohs Hardness

46.5-7

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Not Available

SiO₂

Ammolite and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Ammolite and 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 Ammolite and Chalcedony chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO₂

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Ammolite and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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