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Analcime and Chalcedony Physical Properties

1 Physical Properties
1.1 Tenacity
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1.2 Solubility
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Soluble
1.3 Durability
Not Available
Not Available
1.4 Specific Gravity
2.24-2.29
2.55-2.70
1.5 Fracture
Uneven, Subconchoidal, Uneven, Subconchoidal, Conchoidal, Brittle
Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, Uneven, Splintery, Conchoidal, UnevenWalter Schumann
1.6 Cleavage
Very poor [100]
Absent
1.7 Mohs Hardness
5-5.5
6.5-7
1.8 Chemical Composition
NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
SiO2

Analcime and Chalcedony Chemical Formula

While comparing Analcime 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 Analcime and Chalcedony chemical formula.

  • Chemical formula of Analcime- NaAlSi 2O 6 · H 2OMichael O’Donoghue , Gems, Sixth edition (2006) More from other references
  • Chemical formula of Chalcedony- SiO2

Analcime and Chalcedony Specific Gravity

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

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